Tag Archives: Environmental Pollution & Degradation

In the realm of mangrove ecosystems, South East Asia and South Asia collectively harbor approximately 40% of the world’s mangrove cover. Within South Asia, Mangroves in India holds a significant stake, boasting about 3% of the total mangrove cover in the region. Delving deeper into mangroves in india landscape, West Bengal emerges as a prominent… Read More »

An Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ), alternatively termed an Eco-Fragile Zone, designates an area aimed at preserving and safeguarding ecologically delicate and vulnerable environments. ESZs are strategically established to mitigate the detrimental impacts stemming from developmental projects and alterations in land use on surrounding ecosystems and wildlife. Eco Sensitive Zone UPSC The principal objective behind creating… Read More »