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.
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Others – Amphibians, Reptiles, Spiders, Insects, Plants – UPSC Environment Notes
Reptiles, an ancient and diverse group of vertebrates, are facing a dire threat as many species teeter on the brink of extinction
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Addressing Gender Disparity in the Realm of Green Jobs – UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis – 08th March 2024
Addressing gender disparity in the realm of green jobs is not only an ethical imperative but also essential for achieving sustainable development goals.
Fish – Critically Endangered (CR) – UPSC Environment Notes
The Red List categorizes fish species based on their population trends, distribution, and threats, providing crucial insights into the health of aquatic environments
Birds – Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (LC) – UPSC Environment Notes
Birds, the avian wonders that grace our skies and landscapes, are facing a multitude of threats leading to their decline worldwide.
Mammals – Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), Vulnerable (VU), Near Threatened (NT), Least Concern (LC) – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
Rules for Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 – UPSC Environment Notes
Export, and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 (referred to as the ‘Rules, 1989’) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Activities Permitted in the CRZ of Certain Beaches and Issues with the CRZ rules – UPSC Environment Notes
India’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) delineates areas along its expansive coastline, aiming to balance environmental conservation with sustainable development.
Summits Before and after Paris Summit 2015 – UPSC Environment Notes
Since the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) summits