Exam Relevance UPSC GS-I: Himalayan Geography | Distribution of Wildlife and Vegetation UPSC GS-III: Biodiversity Conservation | Protected Areas | Human–Wildlife Interaction | Climate Change Prelims: Himalayan Tahr | Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary | Bugyals | IUCN Red List Why in News? The Kedarnath Wildlife Division in Uttarakhand is preparing to regulate human activity in alpine meadows and remove accumulated waste after a survey found that visitors and local residents were feeding Himalayan tahrs. Food offerings and discarded waste are attracting the

Exam Relevance:UPSC GS-I: Himalayan Geography | Glaciers and River SystemsUPSC GS-III: Disaster Management | Early-Warning Systems | Climate Change Why in News? Uttarakhand has begun work on its first glacial lake early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli district. The project aims to detect potentially dangerous changes and support timely warnings for downstream communities. About Vasundhara Lake Location: A high-altitude glacial lake in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, in the Raikana valley. Elevation: Approximately 4,795 metres above sea level. Glacial connection: Situated

Exam Relevance UPSC GS-I: Physical Geography | Oceanography | Effects of Climate Change UPSC GS-II: International Institutions | International Agreements | Global Cooperation UPSC GS-III: Environmental Conservation | Climate Change | Disaster Management Prelims: UNGA | UNCLOS | Maritime Zones | Small Island Developing States | Causes of Sea-Level Rise Why in News? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted its first UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise on 24 September 2026. The declaration establishes a shared international position on protecting the statehood,