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?…
Naegleria fowleri the brain-eating amoeba
Context South Korea recently reported its first case of infection from Naegleria fowleri or “brain-eating amoeba”. What is Naegleria fowleri? Naegleria is an amoeba, a single-celled organism, and only one of its…
Nine products get GI Tags
Context The Union government has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to 9 products from across the country, including the Gamosa of Assam; Alibag White Onion from Maharashtra; Ladakh Raktsey…
IUCN Red List new threatened species in India
Context White-cheeked Dancing Frog, Andaman Smoothhound shark and Yellow Himalayan Fritillary are among 29 new species assessed in India that are under threat, according to the latest update to the International…
U.N. recognises Ganga project
Context An ambitious project that aims to improve the health of the Ganga is among 10 "ground-breaking" efforts recognised from around the globe by the United Nations for their role in restoring the…
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Context The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the United Nations agreement to conserve and sustainably use earth’s biodiversity, got a boost at a conference held in Montreal recently, when 188…
Himalayan Medicinal Plants in IUCN Red List
Himalayan Medicinal Plants in IUCN Red List Context Three medicinal plant species in the Himalayas have been included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. These are Meizotropis pellita…
Global Reporting Initiative Biodiversity Standard
Context The Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), an independent global organisation, has approved the exposure draft of the revised Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Biodiversity Standard. About Global Reporting Initiative Biodiversity…
Strep A bacterial infection
Context At least six children have died of a common bacterial infection, Strep A also called as invasive Group A Strep (iGAS), in the United Kingdom. About Strep A Strep…
Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Context Hearing a plea to protect the endangered bird Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court asked if a ‘Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’, on the lines of ‘Project Tiger’,…
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