Source: The post Evolution of wildlife laws and its impact has been created, based on the article “A look at Project Tiger, 50 years on” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- ecology and environment- Conservation News: The article discusses how India’s Project Tiger, started in 1973, has expanded… Continue reading Evolution of wildlife laws and its impact- A look at Project Tiger, 50 years on
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Conservation efforts at India’s Corbett Tiger Reserve – Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance
Source: The post conservation efforts at India’s Corbett Tiger Reserve has been created, based on the article “Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance” published in “Indian express” on 6th January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- ecology and environment- Conservation News: The article highlights the successful conservation efforts at India’s… Continue reading Conservation efforts at India’s Corbett Tiger Reserve – Revival of the tiger: A joint effort, a cultural renaissance
Climate Change induced Temperature Rise – IMD’s 2023 report is a wake-up call
Source: The post climate change going to impact India has been created, based on the article “Rising temperature-IMD’s 2023 report is a wake-up call” published in Business standard on 3rd January 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- environment- climate change News: The article discusses how 2023 was India’s second-warmest year, causing various weather issues and… Continue reading Climate Change induced Temperature Rise – IMD’s 2023 report is a wake-up call
Global Goal on Adaptation and the road from Dubai
Source: The post Global goal on adaptation (GGA) has been created on the article “Global Goal on Adaptation and the road from Dubai” published in “The Hindu” on 26th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Ecology and Environment – Climate Change News: COP28 in Dubai marked a significant moment in… Continue reading Global Goal on Adaptation and the road from Dubai
Circular economy
Source: This post on Circular economy has been created based on the article “Circular economy” published in “Business Standard” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the importance of adopting Circular Economy for India in the context of the recently released… Continue reading Circular economy
On Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Synthetic Petrol – Flight to sustainability
Source: This post on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Synthetic Petrol has been created based on the article “Flight to sustainability” published in “Business Standard” on 6th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the utility as well as challenges in transitioning to cleaner… Continue reading On Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Synthetic Petrol – Flight to sustainability
On Phasing Out Coal – Honest reckoning
Source: This post on Phasing Out Coal has been created based on the article “Honest reckoning” published in “The Hindu” on 6th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses India’s apprehensions in endorsing the pledge on tripling renewable energy due to its mention… Continue reading On Phasing Out Coal – Honest reckoning
Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s Climate Targets3 What suggestions have been provided by the Working Paper?3.1 Decarbonising Power Sector3.2 Decarbonising Industries3.3 Decarbonising Transport3.4 Emissions from Expanded Urbanization3.5 Afforestation and CCUS3.6 Investment Requirement for the Transition4 Conclusion Introduction Climate Change is a clear and present danger. The latest IPCC Assessment Report has warned… Continue reading Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India – Explained, pointwise
List of Biosphere Reserves in India
What are Biosphere Reserves (BR)? Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal/ marine ecosystems. They are multipurpose protected areas where both flora and fauna are protected. They are ‘Science for Sustainability support sites.’ – promoting research in ecological conservation and environmental preservation. The concept of Biosphere Reserves was launched in 1971 as a, part of… Continue reading List of Biosphere Reserves in India
Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020
Source: Click here News: Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020 has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been developed by not-for-profit organizations Germanwatch and NewClimate Institute (Germany) together with the Climate Action Network(CAN International). Objective: It is an important tool to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress… Continue reading Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) 2020
