In the light of November 3rd 2022 being observed as the first International Day for Biosphere Reserves, discuss the importance of biosphere reserves in conservation efforts. How can the world’s biosphere footprint be expanded?

A biosphere reserve is an international designation by UNESCO for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over a large area of terraced real or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination thereof. Biosphere reserves: The biosphere reserve network was launched ..

What is the LiFE mission? How could it help India and other like-minded nations in its climate action?

The mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) launched by the Prime Minister of India during COP26 is an initiative to make the fight against climate change democratic, such that everyone can contribute to it within their capacity. Mission LiFE: It is ..

There is an urgent need to protect forest rights in India right now. Enumerate some of the steps that should be taken to protect Forest rights.

The forest rights guaranteed under the Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 needs to be protected. The following interventions can ensure rights of the millions of people dwelling in the forest areas: Focus ..

Why is the problem of water-logging is still bringing havoc to the cities in Punjab?

The cities in Punjab have experienced rapid urbanisation marked by unplanned and rampant new constructions. This huge growth of concrete jungles cut into the green pockets which used to soak the rainwater. Also, the main drainage channels were reduced to ..

Discuss the importance of decarbonizing the Indian iron and steel sector. How can Indian steel be made future ready?

The iron and steel industry is one of the most important industries in today’s world. The growth and development of a nation is not possible without the contribution of the sector. However, this industry is also one of the prime ..

Punjab is faced with a sharp decline in the groundwater. What in your opinion can prevent the state from further depletion of the precious resource which has already become a source of concern for the country?

Punjab is faced with a depletion in groundwater. Recent reports have suggested that if the current rate of exploitation is not checked the state will be pushed to be a desert in the future as the water table will fall ..

How will the Golden Langur species benefit from the MGNREGA scheme?

Ever since the launch of the MGNREGA or the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, in 2005, it will for the first time have non-human beneficiaries in form of golden langur in the Bongaigaon district of western Assam. A ..

What do you know about White Throated Rails and Crested ibises? Explain in detail with their present status.

The white-throated rail is the only flightless bird known in the Indian Ocean area. Features of White Throated Rails The white-throated rail is a chicken-sized bird. It is indigenous to Madagascar. In the absence of predators on the island the ..