Green hydrogen
Context The number and scale of projects using and making hydrogen, a gas that releases energy when burned without emitting carbon dioxide, is rapidly growing. International Efforts If its construction…
Four dinosaur species found in Chilean valley
Context Scientists have found the remains of four species of dinosaurs, including a megaraptor, in an inhospitable valley in Chilean Patagonia that has emerged over the past decade as an…
Artificial Photosynthesis
Context A study recently published has reported a way to achieve a relatively high efficiency in an artificial photosynthesis reaction in which water is split into oxygen and hydrogen using sunlight…
National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP)
Context Four years since the Centre launched the National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP), analysts found that progress has been slow and pollution only incrementally reduced in most cities. What is the NCAP? Following years…
Neelakurinji under Schedule III of WPA 1972
Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji ( Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of…
Bihar pitches five major wetlands for Ramsar tag
Context The Bihar government has decided to claim the Ramsar site status for five major wetlands in the state. Key Details The five wetlands, whose proposals have been finalised for…
White Tufted Royal Butterfly
Context Recently, White tufted royal butterfly, a rare species, found in Kerala’s Kannur. About the White Tufted Royal Butterfly The butterfly is protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection…
Tropidophis cacuangoae a new species of boa
Context A new species of dwarf boa has been discovered in the upper Amazon basin. About Tropidophis cacuangoae The snake from the Tropidophiidae family was found in the cloud forest…
Carbon Border Tax And India’s Stand
Context Recently, Finance minister mentioned "climate tariff walls" as a potential cost. After European Union agreed to implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), What is a carbon border tax?…
Glass frogs
Context Recently, researchers report that when a glass frog falls asleep, almost all of its red blood cells retreat into its liver. They hide in the organ and allow the…
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