EarthCARE satellite
EarthCARE satellite, a joint mission of ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), has been successfully launched.
Compensatory Afforestation
Compensatory Afforestation involves planting forests in a new area when forest land is used for non-forest purposes, like mining. This
What are landslides and what causes them?
Cyclone Remal recently triggered landslides in northeast India, involving the sudden movement of rock, debris, or earth from higher to
Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) in India
Eco Sensitive Zone in India are pivotal for conserving ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Defined by the Ministry of Environment, Forests,
Bonn Convention (Convention on Migratory Species (CMS))
The Bonn Convention or the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), is a treaty of the United Nations. The CMS provides
Wildlife Trust of India
Wildlife trust of India is a registered charity in India dedicated to conservation of nature and wildlife in India. In
Spain joins International Solar Alliance (ISA)
Spain, the 99th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), recently joined the treaty-based inter-governmental organization. About ISA: Ref: Source
Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZs)
The Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has halted the Chennai Shoreline Renourishment and Revitalization Project in the
Rangelands
The report “Global Land Outlook Thematic Report on Rangelands and Pastoralists” was recently released by the UN Convention to Combat
Red Panda Spotted In Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
A Red panda was recently spotted in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. About the Red panda: Ref: Source UPSC IAS