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Discuss how agroforestry can reduce pressure on natural forests and support timber security. Analyse the spatial factors shaping timber supply.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q1. Discuss how agroforestry can reduce pressure on natural forests and support timber security. Analyse the spatial factors shaping timber supply. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Agroforestry is increasingly seen as a practical land-use …

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Carrying capacity is central to sustainable development in biodiversity hotspots. Explain the concept of ecological carrying capacity. Assess its relevance for tourism planning in fragile forest landscapes.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q5. Carrying capacity is central to sustainable development in biodiversity hotspots. Explain the concept of ecological carrying capacity. Assess its relevance for tourism planning in fragile forest landscapes. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Assumes significance as biodiversity hotspots are witnessing rising …

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Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment

Source:  IE Subject:  Polity Context: The Supreme Court has stayed its November 20 judgment that accepted a 100-metre elevation criterion for defining the Aravalli hills, amid nationwide protests by environmental groups. About Supreme Court stay on Aravallis Judgment: What it is? The stay pauses the Court’s earlier acceptance of the Union government’s height-based definition of …

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Transforming Forest Finance: Bridging the Gap Between Conservation and Destruction

Syllabus: Ecology Source:  DTE  Context:  A UNDP report highlights a significant funding imbalance, revealing that for every $1 invested in forest conservation, $6 is funnelled into industries that contribute to deforestation. Key Insights from UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding: Funding Gap: $460 billion per year is required to stop deforestation, but current funding falls …

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PESA has boosted forest conservation in India

Syllabus: Environment and Ecology/ Legislations to protect vulnerable sections/ Indian Society: Tribals Source: TH   Context: The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) empowered Scheduled Tribes by mandating political representation in local governance, thereby linking their livelihood needs with forest conservation.   What is PESA? The Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) of …

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Insights into Editorial: Taproots to help restore India’s fading green cover

    Introduction: Status and trends in forest area: Forest ecosystems are a critical component of the world’s biodiversity as many forests are more biodiverse than other ecosystems. Forests cover 31 percent of the global land area. Approximately half the forest area is relatively intact, and more than one-third is primary forest (i.e. naturally regenerated …

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Insights Daily Current Events, January 10, 2014

FROM INSIGHTS MAGAZINE TEAM ARCHIVES January 10, 2014 POLITY & GOVERNMENT BILLS Supreme court orders states to probe all acquittals Far reaching implications for law enforcement and the criminal justice system Every criminal case with accused being acquitted will have to be examined by state govts to ascertain whether there were any lapses by police …

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