Ecology & Environment – General Studies

The Indian State Forest Report of 2021 stands as a comprehensive testament to the state of India’s rich and diverse forest ecosystems

The Green Good Deeds campaign has been initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). 

The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) stands as a beacon of global conservation efforts, committed to safeguarding the planet’s rich biodiversity and fostering harmony between humanity and nature.

Whaling refers to the act of hunting and killing whales for various purposes, including obtaining their meat and oil. 

The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) stands as an emblem of India’s rich biodiversity and the tireless efforts to understand, conserve, and celebrate it.

The migratory birds made their appearance in the first week of October, at a time when temperatures in the region and its surroundings ranged between 33°C and 35°C.

In 1983, the inaugural National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) was endorsed following a decision by the Indian Board of Wildlife during its XV meeting in 1982. 

The Animal Welfare Board of India functions as a statutory advisory body overseeing Animal Welfare Laws and advocating for the well-being of animals across the country.

IDWH, known as the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats, was introduced as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme during the eleventh Plan period

The Hangul language is observed in conservation reserves like Cheshmashahi Forest Reserve, Khrew Khanagund, Shikargh, and Overa Wildlife Sanctuary within the Bren-Nishat region.