Page-11 of Environment Current Affairs

Haryana Government Permits Nilgai Shooting

February 14, 2025

The Haryana government has recently approved new Wildlife (Protection) Rules permitting the shooting of male Nilgais, also known as blue bulls. This decision has ignited protests from environmentalists and local communities, particularly the Bishnoi community. Critics argue that this approach ..

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Germanwatch Report on Extreme Weather Events in India

February 13, 2025

India has faced severe consequences from extreme weather events over the past three decades. According to a report by Germanwatch, India ranks as the sixth-most affected country globally between 1993 and 2022. The report marks 80,000 fatalities and economic losses ..

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Green Credit Programme and Ecomark Scheme

February 13, 2025

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme are two initiatives launched by the Government of India in October 2023. These programmes aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage eco-friendly practices among individuals, communities, and businesses. The GCP incentivises ..

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Challenges of Forest Rights Act

February 13, 2025

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was intended to empower forest dwellers in India. Sixteen years after its implementation, challenges remain. A recent study ..

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Tribal Housing Near Brahmagiri Sanctuary

February 13, 2025

The recent decision by the Karnataka state government to construct a village for tribal communities within the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked debate. This initiative is intended to address the housing needs of over 570 tribal families. ..

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Crocodile Catfish Discovered in Bahini River

February 13, 2025

The recent identification of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River (a tributary of Brahmaputra) has sparked ecological concerns in Guwahati. This invasive species poses threat to local fish populations and the overall aquatic ecosystem. The State Fishery Department is ..

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Arabian Leopard

February 12, 2025

The Arabian leopard, a critically endangered subspecies, has made a remarkable return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This resurgence was brought into light in a study published on World Arabian Leopard Day, February 10, 2025. The Arabian leopard’s ..

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Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project

February 11, 2025

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has raised concerns regarding the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. This project threatens vital tiger habitats and disrupts ecological corridors between the Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. The NTCA has urged authorities to ..

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Oil Exploration in Dibru Saikhowa National Park

February 8, 2025

The debate surrounding oil exploration in Assam’s Dibru Saikhowa National Park has intensified following the denial of permission for extraction activities. Oil India Limited (OIL) sought to conduct research and development (R&D) studies using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, despite ..

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Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution Impact on Crop Yield

February 7, 2025

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is air pollutant. It primarily arises from the combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Road traffic is the main contributor to outdoor NO2 levels. This pollutant poses serious health risks and has ..

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