Svalbard Global Seed Vault

It is a facility located on a remote island in the Arctic Ocean and it houses the world’s largest collection of seeds. The seeds can be of use in the event of a global catastrophe or when some species is ..

Tidal Patterns in Coastal India

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels. They are primarily caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun. The rotation of the Earth also plays role. Coastal India has a diverse array of tidal ..

Norway becomes the first country to ban deforestation

Norway has become the first country in the world to prohibit deforestation. In this regard, Norwegian Parliament had pledged to make government’s public procurement policy deforestation-free. The step was taken by Norwegian Government based on official recommendations of Norwegian Parliament’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Environmental Security in India – Contemporary Challenges and Policies [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Environmental security refers to the safeguarding of the environment to prevent degradation. It also examines how environmental issues can threaten national and global security. This concept marks the interconnectedness of environmental health with economic stability, social cohesion, and political stability. ..

Human Health issues to be integrated with Convention on Biodiversity: CoP 11

The International Conference on Biodiversity also known as CoP11 has decided to integrate Human Health issues with Convention on Biodiversity. In this regard, a Joint Group will be set up with representatives of the member countries to work out modalities ..

June 5: World Environment Day

“World Environment Day” is being observed across the globe Theme for this year: “Green Economy: Does it include you?” Government flagged-off the ‘Science Express-Biodiversity Special’ train in New Delhi to mark the day. The train highlights the bio-diversity zones in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)

‘International Biodiversity Day’ observed across the world on May 22. Objective: To step-up understanding and awareness about biodiversity issues. To make people aware about the importance of biodiversity on the one hand and its unprecedented loss on the other. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Tropical Butterfly Conservatory to come up in TN

A Tropical Butterfly conservatory would be set up in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 8.61 crore. The conservatory is being established to protect butterfly species and creating awareness among public the importance of butterfly in maintaining ecological ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012