By addressing the complex challenges facing major rivers, these conservation efforts are not only preserving invaluable ecosystems but also promoting sustainability and resilience in the face of mounting environmental threats.
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Policies – National Forest Policy 1988, Draft National Forest Policy 2018 – UPSC Environment Notes
The primary goal of the 1988 National Forest Policy is to safeguard environmental stability and uphold ecological balance, particularly atmospheric equilibrium, crucial for the survival of all life forms, including humans, animals, and plants.
Forest Survey of India (FSI) – UPSC Environment Notes
The role of the Forest Survey of India (FSI) remains crucial in facets of environmental conservation practices as well as sustainable forest resource management
National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds (2018-2023) – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
Project Hangul (Kashmiri Stag) – UPSC Environment Notes
The Hangul language is observed in conservation reserves like Cheshmashahi Forest Reserve, Khrew Khanagund, Shikargh, and Overa Wildlife Sanctuary within the Bren-Nishat region.
Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) – UPSC Environment Notes
Established in 2003 by IUCN, WWF, and the Forestry Commission of Great Britain, the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR) is an active network that unites governments, organizations, communities, and individuals with a shared objective.
UPSC Mains- The Panchayati Raj system in India, envisioned as a platform for rural self-governance, demands second-generation reforms to fortify grassroots development and ensure effective democratic governance. (15M, 250 words)
Enacted through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, the Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) embodies the principles of rural self-governance in India.
Q42. Consider the following activities:
Spraying pesticides on a crop field
Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes
In today’s daily current affairs briefing for UPSC aspirants, we explore the latest developments that hold relevance for the upcoming civil services examination.
Measures to Protect Wetlands of India – UPSC Environment Notes
Wetlands encompass areas characterized by marsh or peatland, featuring water that is either static or flowing, ranging from fresh and brackish to saline.