🔆 Indian Biodiversity ✅ Four global biodiversity hotspots are located in India, making it one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. ✅ As of 2020-21, there are 981 protected areas, including 566 wildlife sanctuaries and 104 national parks. 📍Wildlife ✅ There are 3,167 tigers in India. ✅ From 2019 to 2020, environmental crimes increased by 78%. (Source: Environment of India, State of 2022) 📍Forest Conservation ✅ 30% of Indian districts are susceptible to severe forest fires (CEEW). ✅ 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation. 📍Water Resources ✅ 75% of families lack access to clean drinking water on their property. (Source: Aayog NITI) ✅ By 2030, water stress is expected to affect 70% of India’s thermal power plants. 📍 Water Pollution ✅ 8 states comprise the majority of contaminated river segments, including Maharashtra, Assam, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, and Karnataka. ✅ 70% of surface water in India is unsafe for human consumption. (Source: WEF) 📍Climate Change ✅ 40% of Indian districts are experiencing flooding and droughts interchangeably. ✅ India has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070 at the 26th COP in 2021. #mains #environment #gs3