New Biodiversity Conservation Projects
Why in the news? During Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, Union Environment Minister launched five major conservation projects and four national-level wildlife monitoring programmes. Five Major Conservation Projects Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) What … Continue reading
Carbon Capture and Storage
Why in the news? A new report highlighted that the push given to Carbon Capture and Storage by Asian countries could threaten the climate goals of the world. Carbon Capture and Storage What is it?: It is a climate mitigation … Continue reading
Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)
Why in the news? The Tamil Nadu government has notified the Nagamalai hillock in Erode district as the State’s fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) Definition: Areas recognized for their unique … Continue reading
PM-KUSUM
Why in the news? The Union government is looking to showcase the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Man tri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) programme to several African countries and island nations, Union Minister for Renewable Energy (MNRE) said. Pradhan Mantri Kisan … Continue reading