Source-This post on World Mangrove Day has been created based on the article “World Mangrove Day: Their conservation in India is an impressive turnaround story but challenges remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– July 26 is the International Day… Continue reading World Mangrove Day
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The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Source-This post on the 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold has been created based on the article “‘One point five degrees’: Has global warming exceeded the much-feared tipping point?” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– A recent paper by… Continue reading The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
Source-This post on Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games has been created based on the article “Olympics 2024: Rings coloured green” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Paris will host the 33rd Olympic Games in 2024, making it the… Continue reading Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Source-This post on The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns” published in “The Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics and Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context– AI… Continue reading The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence
India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework
Source: The post India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework has been created, based on the article “Why Economic Survey argues for climate adaptation, not mitigation” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment- conservation Context: The article critiques the international climate change framework for its ineffectiveness… Continue reading India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework
Balancing Development and Sustainability
Source-This post on Balancing Development and Sustainability has been created based on the article “Economic Survey shows what India gets right — and developed nations get wrong — about climate change” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context- India has low… Continue reading Balancing Development and Sustainability
Challenges with Current Tree Planting Efforts
Source: The post challenges with current tree planting efforts has been created, based on the article “The issue with tree planting schemes” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-environment-conservation Context: The article discusses the problems with tree planting programs, highlighting that while they are popular for tackling climate issues,… Continue reading Challenges with Current Tree Planting Efforts
Recent Global Temperature Trends and Climate Change
Source: The post recent global temperature trends and climate change has been created, based on the article “In regular breaches of 1.5 degree Celsius Paris Pact target warnings for a warmer world” published in “Indian express” on 11th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-environment-climate change Context: The article discusses how the global temperature between… Continue reading Recent Global Temperature Trends and Climate Change
Crafting a Climate Law for India
Source-This post on Crafting a Climate Law for India has been created based on the article “A law around low-carbon climate resilient development” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– The Supreme Court’s decision in M.K. Ranjitsinh vs Union of India is… Continue reading Crafting a Climate Law for India
How India’s new government should scale up climate action
Source: The post how India’s new government should scale up climate action has been created, based on the article “The shape of a five-year climate agenda for India” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- ecology, and environment Context: The article discusses how India’s new government should scale… Continue reading How India’s new government should scale up climate action
