Topic: Mangrove

National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management

The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) was established in 2011 as a research institute to support the conservation, protection, restoration, and management of Indian coasts. Its...

March 24, 2023    India Nation & States Current Affairs

MISHTI Scheme for Mangrove plantations

The Mangroves cover 0.15% of the total Indian Geographical area. This is around 4,975 square kilometers. The state of West Bengal alone has 42.45% of India’s mangroves. Indian...

February 1, 2023    Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)

Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched at the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27). What is Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)? The Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC)...

November 9, 2022    International / World Current Affairs

Pseudohelice annamalai

A new species of estuarine crab named Pseudohelice annamalai was discovered in Cuddalore District in Tamil Nadu. About Pseudohelice annamalai The species Pseudohelice annamalai was discovered at the...

November 9, 2022    Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Bhitarkanika National Park largest habitat of endangered estuarine crocodiles in India

The Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) of Odisha has become the largest habitat of the endangered estuarine crocodiles in India with a record number of their nesting sites spotted...

July 3, 2018

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) refers to technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from large stationary sources like power plants or industrial facilities that use fossil...

April 12, 2018

Mammal population rises in Bhitarkanika National Park

The Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha and is spread over 672 square kilometers. It is in news recently because the national park...

November 30, 2017

Environment GK Questions and Answers for Civil Services Examination

1. Which among the following is also known as a hotspot for cactus biodiversity? [A]Sechura Desert in Peru and Ecuador [B]Caatinga scrub in equatorial Brazil [C]Tehuacán Valley desert...

March 5, 2012