Ecology & Environment – General Studies

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has released a groundbreaking report asserting that the sustainable utilization of wild species has the potential to meet the needs of billions.

Biodiversity loss refers to the decline in the variety of life within species, ecosystems, specific locations, and on a global scale. 

India, a land of rich cultural heritage and diverse ecosystems, harbors some of the world’s most significant Biodiversity Hotspots

Biodiversity hotspots represent areas of exceptional ecological importance characterized by high levels of species richness and endemism

Biomes are characterized by a broad-scale assembly of flora and fauna that, while exhibiting variations in specifics across different ecosystems, share fundamental commonalities. 

Realms, whether tangible or abstract, serve as foundational constructs that delineate the boundaries of our existence, defining spaces within which we navigate and explore.

Biodiversity, which refers to the variety of plant and animal life in the world or within a specific habitat, is assessed through two primary components: species richness and species evenness

Biopiracy occurs when researchers or research organizations, often from more affluent nations, unlawfully acquire biological resources from less economically developed countries or marginalized communities. 

Bioprospecting, also known as biodiversity prospecting, is the exploration and utilization of novel products derived from nature. 

Species types encompass a vast array of organisms that inhabit our planet, each possessing unique characteristics and playing crucial roles within their respective ecosystems.