In News: Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance
KMA Team In News: Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance Explanation:
ENVIRONMENT
Blue Flag Beaches
Background
Green Credit Initiative was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28
Green Credit Program (GCP): Incentivizing Environmental Actions
Over the past few months, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized hundreds of Gangetic turtles under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Gangetic turtles
BSF plans marine battalion, drone squadron to secure Sundarbans against infiltration, smuggling.
About The Sundarbans
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Balance between development and environment protection laws
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First of its kind survey on Nilgiri laughingthrush under way
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Methane emissions to take center stage at COP 28
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