23 September 2020. Introduction: According to the wildlife department,330  elephants died in Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta .The first mass death occurred in May 2020 when 169 elephants were found dead.Later in July 281 were found dead. The cause of death is the water poisoned by cyanobacteria. About Cyanobacteria: Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms common in water […]

20 September 2020. Introduction: On September 18 2020, Greece was impacted by a so-called Medicane (MEDIterranean hurriCANE), by the name of Ianos bringing high winds and waves and torrential rain and the risk of flooding. What are Medicanes and how they differ from tropical cyclones? Simply put hurricanes occurring in the Mediterranean are called Medicanes. […]

26 September 2020. Introduction: The World Environment Health Day is globally observed on 26 September every year. Aim is to highlight the work being done on environment health around the world. Theme for year 2020: Environmental health, a key public intervention in disease pandemic prevention. It is being targeted towards preventing the disease and creating […]

5 September 2020. Introduction: In his Independence Day Speech this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government’s plan to launch a Project Dolphin. The proposed project is aimed at saving both river and marine dolphins. What will Project Dolphin do? Project Dolphin will be on the lines of Project Tiger.  This initiative got in-principle approval in December last […]

5 September 2020. Introduction: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a new publication, “The Little Book of Green Nudges”. It aims to inspire up to 200 million students to adopt environmentally friendly habits and life styles. Highlights: The book is UNEP’s first on behavioural science and nudge theory.  It focuses on human actions and […]

4 September 2020. Introduction: The Assam government has recently approved the addition of 30.53 sq. km ( 3,053 hectares) to the 884 sq. km Kaziranga National Park. Highlights: Area is being added after 35 years. The government issued a notification approving the seventh, eighth, and ninth additions to the World Heritage Site. With these additions […]

3 September 2020.  Introduction:  The Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on 3rd September announced that the centre is working on rejuvenation of 13 rivers. The minister announced this on the occasion of celebration of “Cauvery Calling” movement. Highlights The 13 rivers that are under rejuvenation are Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Yamuna, Luni, Narmada, Godavari, Cauvery, […]

4 September 2020. Introduction: The United Nations Environment Programme recently released a report, “Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions for Food Systems”. According to the report, adding diet and food loss to climate change shall improve mitigation and adaptation contributions towards food systems by 25%.. Highlights The report suggests ways to address the issues in food system […]

2 September 2020. Introduction: The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components in the Union territory. General Administrative Department (GAD), has sanctioned the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council. Highlights: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will be the […]

1 September 2020. Introduction: Several landslides occurring in  Mussorie has led scientists to map the landslide susceptibility of Mussoorie and surrounding areas, showing that the region is highly susceptible to landslides. Highlights: Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, carried out the […]