Source: The post “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” has been created, based on “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” published in “The Hindu” on 04th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Urban resilience, particularly in the face of climate change, is an emerging concern in rapidly… Continue reading The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
Tag: Environment
A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction In CREDAI vs Vanashakti (November 18, 2025), the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 decision that had struck down ex post facto environmental clearances (ECs). This recall reopens the dispute and weakens a strict, preventive approach based on prior ECs. It raises concern that finished projects and… Continue reading A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
Why does India need bioremediation?
Source: The post “Why does India need bioremediation?” has been created, based on “Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 03rd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms and plants to break down or transform toxic pollutants into harmless by-products, thereby restoring… Continue reading Why does India need bioremediation?
The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction Urban India is facing a silent heart crisis. Cardiovascular diseases now cause a large share of city deaths, with urban prevalence nearly twice that of rural areas and rising cases below 50 years. Long commutes, pollution, shrinking green spaces and stress increase risk, while healthcare remains uneven… Continue reading The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning
Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Source: The post “Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change” has been created, based on “In era of AI and climate change, energy policy must navigate new trade-offs and dilemmas” published in “Indian Express” on 1st December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- (Environment, Energy, Economy, Technology) Context: India’s energy policy has traditionally… Continue reading Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – environment-pollution Introduction Air pollution in India is a chronic public health and development crisis, not just a winter problem in Delhi. Harmful levels of pollutants such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and toxic gases damage human health, reduce productivity and impose large economic losses. Despite advances in monitoring, clean-energy transitions… Continue reading Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction On 18 November 2025, the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti ruling that had outlawed retrospective environmental clearances. The case now stands at the centre of a wider conflict between strict, preventive environmental regulation based on prior environmental clearance and demands to protect large public and… Continue reading Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
Source: The post “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” has been created, based on “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” published in “The Hindu” on 20 November 2025. Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Groundwater contamination has become a major environmental and developmental challenge affecting health, agriculture, and economic stability in… Continue reading Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
Threats to Indian Sea Cows
Source: The post “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” has been created, based on “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” published in “Indian Express” on 19 November 2025. Threats to Indian Sea Cows. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Dugongs (Dugong dugon), also known as sea cows, are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List… Continue reading Threats to Indian Sea Cows
How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Pollution Introduction China moved from choking, coal-driven smog to visible gains in air quality within a decade, while India still struggles with hazardous winter air in many cities. In China, air pollution became a core development priority, backed by strict targets, heavy investment, cleaner energy, electric transport and better… Continue reading How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
