#Environment
ISFR is a biennial publication of Forest Survey of India (FSI), MoEFCC. It was 1st published in 1987 (ISFR 2023 is 18th report).
ISFR is a biennial publication of Forest Survey of India (FSI), MoEFCC. It was 1st published in 1987 (ISFR 2023 is 18th report).
Key Findings of Report:
Total forest and tree cover:
Increased to 25.17% of geographical area compared to 2021 assessment (24.62%). It includes 21.76% Forest cover and 3.41%
Tree cover.
Maximum increase: Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
19 states/UTs have forest cover above 33% of area. Out of these eight states/UTs namely Mizoram, Lakshadweep, A & N Island, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur have forest cover above 75 percent.
National Forest Policy, 1988 provides for having a minimum of 1/3rd of total land area of countryunder forest or tree cover as a national goal.
Mangrove cover: Total mangrove cover is 4,992 km2 in country (Decrease of 7.43 km2 compared to 2021).
Gujarat saw a decrease whereas Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra saw an increase.
Target under Nationally Determined Contributions: Carbon stock has reached 30.43 Bt of CO2 equivalent, indicating that India has reached 2.29 Bt of additional carbon sink (compared to 2005) as against target of 2.5 to 3.0 Bt by 2030.
Total forest and tree cover:
Increased to 25.17% of geographical area compared to 2021 assessment (24.62%). It includes 21.76% Forest cover and 3.41%
Tree cover.
Maximum increase: Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
19 states/UTs have forest cover above 33% of area. Out of these eight states/UTs namely Mizoram, Lakshadweep, A & N Island, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur have forest cover above 75 percent.
National Forest Policy, 1988 provides for having a minimum of 1/3rd of total land area of countryunder forest or tree cover as a national goal.
Mangrove cover: Total mangrove cover is 4,992 km2 in country (Decrease of 7.43 km2 compared to 2021).
Gujarat saw a decrease whereas Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra saw an increase.
Target under Nationally Determined Contributions: Carbon stock has reached 30.43 Bt of CO2 equivalent, indicating that India has reached 2.29 Bt of additional carbon sink (compared to 2005) as against target of 2.5 to 3.0 Bt by 2030.
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Explanation: India signed the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) with Australia. This agreement is hailed as a significant economic milestone, offering zero-duty access to a considerable portion of India’s exports to Australia, encompassing various key sectors.
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War-torn Yemen is suffering from an epidemic of cholera. The country, located in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula, reported nearly 250,000 suspected cases and 861 associated deaths as of December 1, accounting for 35 per cent of worldwide cholera cases and 18 per cent of related deaths this year, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on December 23, 2024.
The country’s cholera crisis comes on top of more than a decade of conflict, widespread economic collapse and crumbling health infrastructure, the WHO added in a statement.
Yemen experienced its largest cholera outbreak in recent history from 2017 to 2020, with transmission persisting ever since.
“The outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera and acute watery diarrhoea imposes an additional burden on an already stressed health system facing multiple disease outbreaks,” the statement quoted Arturo Pesigan, WHO Representative in Yemen.
The country’s cholera crisis comes on top of more than a decade of conflict, widespread economic collapse and crumbling health infrastructure, the WHO added in a statement.
Yemen experienced its largest cholera outbreak in recent history from 2017 to 2020, with transmission persisting ever since.
“The outbreak of waterborne diseases like cholera and acute watery diarrhoea imposes an additional burden on an already stressed health system facing multiple disease outbreaks,” the statement quoted Arturo Pesigan, WHO Representative in Yemen.
The Phewa Dialogue series commenced recently, marking collaboration between Nepal and China, in Pokhara, a city renowned for its picturesque lake. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the dialogue, denoting its importance for regional cooperation.
Growing china nepal collaboration —> india’s neighbours are drifting towards chinese sphere of influence
Growing china nepal collaboration —> india’s neighbours are drifting towards chinese sphere of influence
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An expert committee constituted by the government had made 11 recommendations in August 2018, including the inclusion of Maithili in classical languages.
What is the impact of classical language status:-
Revives intellectual and cultural identity - It encourage scholarly research, preservation, and the revitalization of ancient texts and knowledge systems.
Promotes national integration - It instills a sense of pride and ownership among the speakers of these languages.
Self-reliance – It aligns with the broader vision of a self-reliant and culturally rooted India.
It will elevate their stature and will ensure their continued relevance in the modern world.
Employment generation – It will create significant employment opportunities, particularly in academic and research fields.
Additionally, the preservation, documentation, and digitization of ancient texts of these languages will generate jobs in archiving, translation, publishing, and digital media.
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What is the impact of classical language status:-
Revives intellectual and cultural identity - It encourage scholarly research, preservation, and the revitalization of ancient texts and knowledge systems.
Promotes national integration - It instills a sense of pride and ownership among the speakers of these languages.
Self-reliance – It aligns with the broader vision of a self-reliant and culturally rooted India.
It will elevate their stature and will ensure their continued relevance in the modern world.
Employment generation – It will create significant employment opportunities, particularly in academic and research fields.
Additionally, the preservation, documentation, and digitization of ancient texts of these languages will generate jobs in archiving, translation, publishing, and digital media.
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UN Internal justice council
Mdan B lokur appointed as chairperson till 2028
Know about Madan B Lokur - in 2019, he was appointed to the non-resident panel of the Supreme Court of Fiji.
Like 70th BPSC asked in depth about KOTISHWAR SINGH - know about MADAN B LOKUR
Even UPPSC asked facts in depth like there was question on fatima beevi. Know the facts - read the column because when we read by ourself we tend to remember
Mdan B lokur appointed as chairperson till 2028
Know about Madan B Lokur - in 2019, he was appointed to the non-resident panel of the Supreme Court of Fiji.
Even UPPSC asked facts in depth like there was question on fatima beevi. Know the facts - read the column because when we read by ourself we tend to remember
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