Source: TH Subject: Species in News Context: Researchers from Nagaland University have recorded a new plant species, Hoya nagaensis, from a community-managed forest in Nagaland. About New plant species: Hoya nagaensis What it is? Hoya nagaensis is a previously undocumented flowering plant species belonging to the Hoya genus (known for ornamental and waxy flowers), newly …
Anecdote: On a dusty stretch between Hulikal and Kudur in the 1950s, a childless couple walked miles each day carrying pots of water for saplings no one else believed would survive. Saalumarada Thimmakka, with her husband Chikkaiah, tended to each banyan as though it were the child she never had. Through droughts, grazing cattle, and …
Source: DH Context: Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has received NTCA approval to become India’s newest tiger reserve after a remarkable ecological and community-led transformation. About Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary What it is? A protected area in western Odisha, now upgraded to a tiger reserve, known for rich biodiversity, eco-tourism, and community-driven conservation. Location: Located near Sambalpur, …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine how traditional sacred groves contribute to climate resilience. In what ways can they complement India’s climate adaptation policies? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Revival of sacred groves like the Chudasidh Adavad oran in Rajasthan has shown their role in …
