Mangroves

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Biodiversity > Mangroves

IN NEWS: Budget 2023-24 announced the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI), wh...

For Prelims, questions on features of mangroves and its major locations in India can be expected.
For mains, questions on mangrove can be asked in GS 1 (Geography) and GS 3 (Conservation). The content can also be used in questions related to impact of climate change and sea level rise.

2023 FEB 17

SAIME Initiative

Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Biodiversity > Mangroves

Why in news? In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative offers hope for mangrove restoration was launched. ...

2023 JAN 3

Preliminary > Geography > Biogeography > Mangroves

Why in news? A study conducted on the condition of mangroves in India by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences(...

2022 NOV 19

Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Biodiversity > Mangroves

Why in news? At Conference of Parties (COP27) of the UNFCCC, Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched with...

2022 NOV 11

Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Biodiversity > Mangroves

Why in news? The fishbone channel plantation method has been used to revive mangroves in the Krishna Wildlife Sanc...

2022 JUL 8

Preliminary > Geography > Places in news > Mangroves

IN NEWS: Sundarbans has been heavily damaged by the recent cyclone Amphan. ABOUT SUNDARBANS: The Sundarbans ...

2020 JUN 8