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Maths of How India’s Coastline Lengthened without Gaining Land
In Context The Ministry of Home Affairs, in its 2023–24 report, updated India’s coastline length to 11,098.8 km, a significant increase from the previously…
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Needs for Stable Urban Forests in India
Context One of Hyderabad’s last remaining urban forests, Kancha Gachibowli, faced the threat of extinction when the Telangana government decided to give away 400…
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International Day for Biodiversity 2025
Context The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated every year on 22 May. Background The IDB commemorates the adoption of the Convention on…
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Overfishing: A Threat to Ocean Wealth and Livelihoods
Indias marine fisheries sector has reached its maximum potential yield, however it needs to take decisive steps to ensure sustainable fishing practices, balancing economic…
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Global Forest Watch
Context India lost 18,200 hectares (ha) of primary forest in 2024 compared to 17,700 hectares in 2023, according to new data from Global Forest…
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Integrating Mission LiFE with National Action Plan on Climate Change
Context The government is considering adding Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Mission LiFE At the…
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Urban Flooding
Context Bengaluru rain has led to widespread waterlogging, severe damages and traffic disruptions. Types of Floods Flash floods are caused by rapid and excessive…
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SC Direction to Take Back Forest Land Illegally Allotted to Private Entities
Context The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to investigate and reclaim forest lands that were illegally allotted for…
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SC Bans Retrospective Environment Permits
Context The Supreme Court invalidated retrospective environmental clearances, emphasizing that development cannot compromise environmental protection. Retrospective environmental clearances These are approvals granted to industrial…
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Sagarmatha Sambaad
In News Union Minister for Environment addressed the 1st Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal, presenting a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems,…