vdAdmin June 30, 2025
The Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Importance and Recent Tensions
Why in News? The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains : GS 2 What is the Strait of […]
vdAdmin June 23, 2025
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Why in News? A recent plan to rationalize the boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) offers a potential lifeline to over 50 marble and dolomite mines closed last year due to a Supreme Court order. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : CTH/ SC-NBWL Mains : GS 3/ Environment. Key Points: […]
vdAdmin June 21, 2025
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
Why in News ? The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk, Karnataka, has become the center of tensions following the arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the sanctuary with country-made weapons. The situation has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location […]
vdAdmin June 21, 2025
Global Drought Outlook Report/वैश्विक सूखा आउटलूक रिपोर्ट:
Global Drought Outlook Report: Latest Insights and Implications Why in News? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released its Global Drought Outlook: Trends, Impacts and Policies to Adapt to a Drier World. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : OECD Mains : GS 2/3/ Environment. Overview of the Report: The Global […]
vdAdmin June 20, 2025
Green India Mission (GIM) Revised Roadmap:
Why in News? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India (Green India Mission or GIM) on June 17, 2025. The updated plan focuses on region-specific restoration efforts to combat climate change and land degradation. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : GIM/other related initiatives Mains : GS 3/ […]
vdAdmin June 19, 2025
Global Observance of World Day against Desertification and Drought
Why in News ? India recently participated in the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable land management and climate resilience. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NAAPC/UNCCD Mains : GS 1- Geo/ GS 3 –Environment Established: By the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed […]
vdAdmin June 17, 2025
What is Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) ?समुद्र की पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र पर संकट/ समुद्री संरक्षित क्षेत्र
Why in News? The ocean is a vital component of Earth, serving as a hub of biodiversity and playing a crucial role in regulating the global climate. It is home to fish, coral reefs, marine plants, and various other organisms. However, human activities have led to a severe crisis in the marine ecosystem. Pollution, overfishing, […]
vdAdmin June 16, 2025
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) / फ्लू गैस डिसल्फ्यूराइजेशन (एफजीडी)
Why in News? a committee of experts, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) Ajay Sood, has recently recommended that India do away with a decade-long policy of mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units in all coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs). Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : FGD/TPPs Mains : GS 3/ Environment Flue […]
vdAdmin June 12, 2025
High Seas Treaty
Why in News ? India is unlikely to ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: High Seas Treaty/BBNJ Mains : GS 2 Key Points: Pending Ratification: India signed the treaty in […]
vdAdmin June 10, 2025
Dhanushkodi Greater Flamingo Sanctuary:/धनुष्कोडी ग्रेटर फ्लेमिंगो सैंक्चुअरी
Why in News? The sinking of the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 off the Kochi coast on May 25, 2025, has triggered an environmental crisis along the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with plastic pellets (nurdles) washing ashore. The spill has now reached the ecologically sensitive Dhanushkodi and Rameswaram regions, raising concerns about […]
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