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Pangolin

Indian Pangolin UPSC

Pangolin Scientists have, for the first time, radio-tagged the Indian pangolin an endangered animal, that is rarely sighted in forests here. The Indian pangolin, which resembles an ant-eater but dons a thick scaly skin, is hunted for meat and use in…

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a formal process used to predict the environmental consequences of any development project. Environment Impact Assessment in India is statutorily backed by The Environment Protection Act in 1986 Rationale behind EIA  EIA…

Paris Climate Agreement

Paris Climate Agreement

Paris Climate Agreement Recently in news In the run-up to two key UN summits on Climate Change, India has raised the pitch for finance and technology support to develop nations to achieve the Paris Agreement goals of keeping a global average temperature rise…