Category: Environment & Ecology

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Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Source: DTESubject: Environment Context: According to a new analysis, nearly 81 per cent of sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from coal plants within a 300-km radius of Delhi-NCR originate from facilities exempted from installing pollution control systems. Sulphur dioxide (SO2) About Sulphur dioxide (SO2): What It Is? Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colorless, toxic gas …

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The Asiatic Lions

Source: DD NewsSubject: Environment Context: Union Environment of India inaugurated the ‘Lion’ Species Spotlight Programme at Sasan Gir, Gujarat. The Asiatic Lions About The Asiatic Lions: What it is? The Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) is a majestic subspecies of lion and is the only wild population of lions found outside of Africa. It is …

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Leaf Spot Disease (LSD)

Source:  TH Subject:  Ecology Context: Premier government institutes in Karnataka are completing the first year of a three-year field demonstration project this June to manage leaf spot disease (LSD) in arecanut plantations. Leaf Spot Disease (LSD) About Leaf Spot Disease (LSD): What it is? Leaf spot disease is a pathological condition that weakens trees and …

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Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Source:  DTE Subject:  Environment Context: The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue recently convened in Berlin as a critical precursor to COP31, focusing on implementing the Paris Agreement amid a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions. Petersberg Climate Dialogue About Petersberg Climate Dialogue: What It Is? An informal meeting space for ministers and high-level officials …

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In Focus Prelims Essential: Indian Wolf Conservation – IUCN Considers It a Potential Distinct Species

The Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) has gained renewed importance in India’s conservation policy and UPSC Environment preparation. Recent assessments by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) propose recognising it as a distinct species, elevating its global and national conservation significance. This article summarises the IUCN update, threats, protection status, and India’s strategy—crucial …

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