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  • Convention on Migratory Species

    Convention on Migratory Species

    Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: UPSC General Studies Paper I Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme/ Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS) had organized a meeting of Range Countries to strengthen conservation efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in the Central Asian Flyway (CAF). Convention…

  • Rare Black Tiger

    Context: Recently, the death of a Rare Black Tiger was reported in the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: About Rare Black Tiger  Similipal Tiger Reserve Project Tiger  Prelims Question for Practice Consider the following protected areas:1. Bandipur2. Bhitarkanika3. Manas4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?1 and 2 only1, 3…

  • Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2023

    Context: The Petersburg Dialogue on Climate Change was hosted in Berlin, Germany from May 2-3, 2023, by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). Important for Prelims: Geography & Environment Mains: What is Petersburg Dialogue ? Outcomes of Dialogue  India’s Initiatives against Climate change …

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

    The European Union (EU) has announced that its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be introduced. Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Fit for 55 in 2030 Criticism of the Amendment Significance Way Forward Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]1. It will impose…

  • Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I Seed Bank at Asola Bhatti Sanctuary What is a Seed Bank ? Seed Bank in India  World’s Largest Seed Vault: Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following is a major acid used in acid seed scarification?a) Phosphoric acidb) Acetic acidc) Sulfuric acidd) Perchloric acid Ans.…

  • State of World Population

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment- Reports & Indices Mains: General Studies Paper I State of World Population Report: UNFPA India will overtake China to become the world’s most populous country by the middle of 2023 Findings of the Report About UNFPA Practice Questions for Prelims In the context of any country, which one of the…

  • Subansiri Dam Project

    Subansiri Dam Project

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I What is Subansiri Dam Project Subansiri  Tributaries of the Brahmaputra River Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project? Practice Questions for Prelims The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet narrow and flow in parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a ‘U’ turn…

  • Protests in Chhattisgarh

    Protests in Chhattisgarh

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I Protests in Chhattisgarh Over Coal Mining About Coal :- Distribution of Coal in India Classification of Coal  Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Coal ash contains arsenic, lead and mercury.2. Coal fired power plants release sulphur dioxide and oxides of nitrogen into the environment.3.…

  • G7’s Commitment

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies Paper I G7’s Commitment Towards Carbon-free Electricity Production About G-7  Initiatives of India Govt. Regarding Climate Change  Mains Practice Question Discuss the idea of climate change and how it affects human society and world ecosystems. analyse the primary causes of climate change and offer solutions to lessen…

  • International Court of Justice and Climate Change

    International Court of Justice and Climate Change Why in news ? Climate Change  Will the decision be Binding ? United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Practice Questions for Prelims Headquarter of International Court of Justice is located in:a) The Hague, Netherlandsb) Geneva, Switzerlandc) Avenue du Mont-Blancd)  London, United Kingdom Ans. a) Chetan Bharat…

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