Know All About Banni Grassland and Maldhari Tribe Banni Grasslands is a grassland ecosystem, located at the southern side of the Rann of Kutch in Kutch District, Gujarat. Let’s discuss the topic of Banni Grassland and the Maldhari tribe for UPSC and other competitive examinations. Why is Banni Grassland in News? Recently the National Green … Read more
Ways Forward: Avoid Plastic and Save Environment Plastic has become an essential commodity in our society. Polythene, Bakelite, Nylon, Rubber are some of the most common synthetic polymers or plastics we use regularly. Every production house bends towards plastics as they are very convenient to use and also cheaper for the consumers as well. Plastics … Read more
Indus Water Treaty is a water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan that was signed in 1960. Here we will learn all about Indus Water Treaty.Let’s learn. Image Source It is a bilateral water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan. It was signed between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani counterpart President Ayub Khan. … Read more
India is a country of spectacular biodiversity.India protects this mega-diversity through many Biosphere Reserve,National Park,Wildlife Sanctuary etc. In this article we will discuss the topics in detail.Let’s learn. Before we jump into Biosphere Reserve,National Park,Wildlife Sanctuary etc let’s learn about protected area. Protected areas can be defined as an area where human occupation or the … Read more
Recently Galapagos Island is in news due to various controversial issues.The Galapagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago found in Pacific Ocean. Let’s learn. Why is Galapagos Island in News? There are too many events which negatively impacted on this ‘Gift to conservation‘ of Ecuador. Tonnes of plastic waste piled up on the shores of … Read more
As per the National Air Quality Index the Tropospheric Ozone is increasing. In this article we will discuss whether it is good or bad and all associated implications.Let’s learn. NAQI was launched in 2014 by the Union Environment Ministry to monitor the air-quality in major urban cities across the country on a real-time basis and … Read more
Mullaperiyar Dam is 116 year old bone of contention between two south Indian states that is between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Let’s know all about the Mullaperiyar dam dispute. Know Some Basic Facts on Mullaperiyar Dam The Mullaperiyar dam was built on the inter-state Periyar River in Idukki district of Kerala. The dam was built … Read more
Global Climate Change is Causing Biome Shift. We will discuss about the Biome shift and potential impacts on global ecosystem. Let’s learn in details. Today we can witness a radical change in global climate and the alarming point is the rate is higher than we anticipated. Biome is the distinct natural community of flora and … Read more
Ramsar Sites In India is a very important topic for competitive examination perspective. Know All About Wetlands, Ramsar Convention and why are they so important from environmental aspects ? Let’s learn Ramsar sites in India UPSC in details. What is a Wetland? Wetland is a generic term that defines a place where plant and animal … Read more
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a burning issue in environmental and political scenario in India. Let’s know all about the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). EIA can be defined as a decision making tool to analyse and monitor the environmental impacts of a proposed activity, project or development. It is a decision making entity which analyse … Read more