What do you think about Judgement on G.O 29?
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Parliament Question
impact of climate change on weather pattern
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2085950
impact of climate change on weather pattern
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2085950
Government of India
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WEATHER PATTERNS
The Government has taken due note of Climate Change across the country and is making several efforts
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Notifi-CDSE-I-2025-Engl-11122024 (1).pdf
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COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2025 #plan_B
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Indian State of Forest Report
1. Forest and Tree Cover : 24.62%
2. Forest : 21.71 %
3. Largest Areas under Forest : M.P. > Arunachal Pradesh > Chhattisgarh
4. % wise Areas under Forest : Mizoram > Arunachal Pradesh > Meghalaya
5. Increase in Forest Cover : Andhra Pradesh > Telangana > Odisha
6. Area under Mangrove Forest : W.B. > Guj > A & N > Andhra
7. Increase in Mangrove Forest : Odisha > Maha > Karnataka
8. Forest Fires threatens : 35.46% of Indian forests.
1. Forest and Tree Cover : 24.62%
2. Forest : 21.71 %
3. Largest Areas under Forest : M.P. > Arunachal Pradesh > Chhattisgarh
4. % wise Areas under Forest : Mizoram > Arunachal Pradesh > Meghalaya
5. Increase in Forest Cover : Andhra Pradesh > Telangana > Odisha
6. Area under Mangrove Forest : W.B. > Guj > A & N > Andhra
7. Increase in Mangrove Forest : Odisha > Maha > Karnataka
8. Forest Fires threatens : 35.46% of Indian forests.
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Comprehensive Analysis of India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023: All-Inclusive and Exhaustive Insights
1. Overview of ISFR 2023
- Publisher: Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Frequency: Biennial (since 1987).
- Objectiv: Assess forest and tree resources using satellite imagery, field surveys, and National Forest Inventory (NFI).
2. Key Findings
Forest and Tree Cover
- Total Green Cover: 8,27,357 sq km (25.17% of India's geographical area).
- Forest Cover: 7,15,343 sq km (21.76%).
- Tree Cover: 1,12,014 sq km (3.41%).
- Increase Since 2021: +1,445 sq km.
- Forest Cover: +156 sq km.
- Tree Cover: +1,289 sq km.
Forest Density Classification
- Very Dense Forests: Increased by 3,455.12 sq km.
- Moderately Dense Forests: Decreased by 1,043.23 sq km.
- Open Forest: Decreased by 2,480.11 sq km.
Mangrove and Bamboo Resources
- Mangrove Cover: 4,992 sq km; critical for coastal biodiversity.
- Bamboo Bearing Area: Increased by 5,227 sq km to a total of 1,54,670 sq km.
3. State-Level Analysis
Top States by Total Green Cover
- Madhya Pradesh: 85,724 sq km.
- Arunachal Pradesh: 67,083 sq km.
- Maharashtra: 65,383 sq km.
Top States by Increase in Green Cover
- Chhattisgarh (+684 sq km), Uttar Pradesh (+559 sq km), Odisha (+559 sq km), Rajasthan (+394 sq km).
Top States by Percentage of Forest Cover
- Lakshadweep (91.33%), Mizoram (85.34%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).
Losses in Green Cover
- Western Ghats lost 58.22 sq km since 2013 due to eco-sensitive zone pressures.
4. Carbon Stock and Climate Commitments
Carbon Stock in Forests
- Total Carbon Stock: 7,285.5 million tonnes (+81.5 million tonnes since 2021).
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- India achieved an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent since 2005.
- Target: Create an additional sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
5. Technological Integration
- Use of advanced remote sensing for:
- Real-time forest fire alerts.
- Monitoring changes in forest density and cover.
6. Policy Frameworks and Initiatives
National Forest Policy (1988)
- Target: Achieve forest cover of:
- Plains: 33%.
- Hills: 66%.
Green India Mission (GIM)
- Focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems and increasing forest/tree cover.
Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023
- Renamed as *Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam*.
- Exempts unrecorded forests from protection; raises concerns over deforestation risks.
7. Challenges Identified
Deforestation and Losses
- Decline in moderately dense forests (-1,043.23 sq km) and open forests (-2,480.11 sq km).
Eco-Sensitive Zones at Risk
- Western Ghats lost significant forest cover despite being declared eco-sensitive.
Data Integrity Concerns
- Discrepancies in classification of forests.
- Unrecorded forests remain vulnerable to encroachment and diversion for development projects.
8. Global Context and Comparisons
Alignment with Global Goals
- Supports UN’s REDD+ program for reducing emissions from deforestation.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- India’s mangroves contribute to global coastal ecosystem resilience.
1. Overview of ISFR 2023
- Publisher: Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
- Frequency: Biennial (since 1987).
- Objectiv: Assess forest and tree resources using satellite imagery, field surveys, and National Forest Inventory (NFI).
2. Key Findings
Forest and Tree Cover
- Total Green Cover: 8,27,357 sq km (25.17% of India's geographical area).
- Forest Cover: 7,15,343 sq km (21.76%).
- Tree Cover: 1,12,014 sq km (3.41%).
- Increase Since 2021: +1,445 sq km.
- Forest Cover: +156 sq km.
- Tree Cover: +1,289 sq km.
Forest Density Classification
- Very Dense Forests: Increased by 3,455.12 sq km.
- Moderately Dense Forests: Decreased by 1,043.23 sq km.
- Open Forest: Decreased by 2,480.11 sq km.
Mangrove and Bamboo Resources
- Mangrove Cover: 4,992 sq km; critical for coastal biodiversity.
- Bamboo Bearing Area: Increased by 5,227 sq km to a total of 1,54,670 sq km.
3. State-Level Analysis
Top States by Total Green Cover
- Madhya Pradesh: 85,724 sq km.
- Arunachal Pradesh: 67,083 sq km.
- Maharashtra: 65,383 sq km.
Top States by Increase in Green Cover
- Chhattisgarh (+684 sq km), Uttar Pradesh (+559 sq km), Odisha (+559 sq km), Rajasthan (+394 sq km).
Top States by Percentage of Forest Cover
- Lakshadweep (91.33%), Mizoram (85.34%), Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).
Losses in Green Cover
- Western Ghats lost 58.22 sq km since 2013 due to eco-sensitive zone pressures.
4. Carbon Stock and Climate Commitments
Carbon Stock in Forests
- Total Carbon Stock: 7,285.5 million tonnes (+81.5 million tonnes since 2021).
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- India achieved an additional carbon sink of 2.29 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent since 2005.
- Target: Create an additional sink of 2.5–3 billion tonnes CO₂ equivalent by 2030.
5. Technological Integration
- Use of advanced remote sensing for:
- Real-time forest fire alerts.
- Monitoring changes in forest density and cover.
6. Policy Frameworks and Initiatives
National Forest Policy (1988)
- Target: Achieve forest cover of:
- Plains: 33%.
- Hills: 66%.
Green India Mission (GIM)
- Focuses on restoring degraded ecosystems and increasing forest/tree cover.
Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023
- Renamed as *Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Adhiniyam*.
- Exempts unrecorded forests from protection; raises concerns over deforestation risks.
7. Challenges Identified
Deforestation and Losses
- Decline in moderately dense forests (-1,043.23 sq km) and open forests (-2,480.11 sq km).
Eco-Sensitive Zones at Risk
- Western Ghats lost significant forest cover despite being declared eco-sensitive.
Data Integrity Concerns
- Discrepancies in classification of forests.
- Unrecorded forests remain vulnerable to encroachment and diversion for development projects.
8. Global Context and Comparisons
Alignment with Global Goals
- Supports UN’s REDD+ program for reducing emissions from deforestation.
Biodiversity Hotspots
- India’s mangroves contribute to global coastal ecosystem resilience.
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CLAT 2025 Results: Delhi HC divison bench refuses to stay single bench order asking CNLU to announce revised results | Competitive Exams - Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/clat-2025-results-delhi-hc-divison-bench-refuses-to-stay-single-bench-order-asking-cnlu-to-announce-revised-results-101735023736229.html
https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/competitive-exams/clat-2025-results-delhi-hc-divison-bench-refuses-to-stay-single-bench-order-asking-cnlu-to-announce-revised-results-101735023736229.html
Hindustan Times
CLAT 2025 Results: Delhi HC divison bench refuses to stay single bench order asking CNLU to announce revised results
Delhi High Court division bench opined that the single judge has examined the two questions carefully & has found that a different view is not a plausible one.
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సామాన్యుల చుట్టం
https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/telangana/special-story-on-ror-2024-act/1802/124231474
https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/telangana/special-story-on-ror-2024-act/1802/124231474
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RoR Act 2024: సామాన్యుల చుట్టం
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