National Clean Air Program – UPSC Prelims
National Clean Air Program: It was launched by the MoEFCC in January 2019. It is the first-ever effort in the country to […]
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Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Prelims
Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary: Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is a freshwater marsh and is the largest
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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary – UPSC Prelims
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary: Khijadiya sanctuary is located in Gujarat. It is a freshwater wetland located near the coast of the Gulf
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Environmental Investigation Agency – UPSC Prelims
Environmental Investigation Agency: Environmental Investigation Agency(EIA) is an international NGO with offices in London and Washington, D.C. It was founded
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Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Prelims
Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary: Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the confluence of Matla and Gumdi rivers, in West Bengal. It is considered a
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Indian Desert Cat – UPSC Prelims
Indian Desert Cat is also known as the Asian steppe wildcat and Asiatic Wildcat. The cat is considered as a subspecies of
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Great Indian Bustard – UPSC Prelims
It is found in the exclusively in north-western plains particularly parts of Rajasthan and also Pakistan. It is one of
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Compensatory Afforestation – UPSC Prelims
What is Compensatory Afforestation? Compensatory Afforestation (CA) is defined as the process of afforestation, and associated regeneration activities, done to compensate
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Lesser Florican – UPSC Prelims
Lesser Florican The lesser florican, also known as the likh or kharmore is the smallest in the bustard family. The bird is endemic
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Urban Heat Islands – UPSC Prelims
Urban Heat Islands: It is defined as the rise in temperature of any man-made area, resulting in a well-defined, distinct