UPSC Notes

Conservation reserves and community reserves refer to designated protected areas in India aimed at serving as buffer zones, connectors, and migration corridors linking established national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and reserved and protected forests. 

National Parks in India serve as ideal habitats for preserving wildlife, providing natural environments and prey. Activities such as development, industry, forestry, poaching, hunting, and cultivation are strictly prohibited within their well-defined boundaries.

Reptiles, an ancient and diverse group of vertebrates, are facing a dire threat as many species teeter on the brink of extinction

The Red List categorizes fish species based on their population trends, distribution, and threats, providing crucial insights into the health of aquatic environments

Birds, the avian wonders that grace our skies and landscapes, are facing a multitude of threats leading to their decline worldwide.

Mammals, the class of vertebrates characterized by their warm-blooded nature, body hair, and typically giving birth to live young, face a myriad of threats across the globe.

Export, and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 (referred to as the ‘Rules, 1989’) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

India’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) delineates areas along its expansive coastline, aiming to balance environmental conservation with sustainable development.

Since the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) summits

A carbon tax functions as a pollution levy, assessing a fee on the production, distribution, and utilization of fossil fuels based on their carbon emissions during combustion.