Source: The post “Great Nicobar project” has been created, based on “As NGT clears Great Nicobar project, a look at its strategic importance and ecological fallout” published in “Indian Express” on 19th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Great Nicobar Island Development Project is a mega infrastructure initiative worth about ₹72,000–81,000 crore… Continue reading Great Nicobar project
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Challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover
Source: The post “Challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover” has been created, based on “What are the major challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover?” published in “Indian Express” on 18th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India’s forests are essential for biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and livelihood support for… Continue reading Challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover
‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance
Source: The post “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” has been created, based on “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” published in “The Hindu ” on 7 February 2026. ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Global climate governance under the United Nations Framework… Continue reading ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance
Wetlands as a National Public Good
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Ecology and environment Introduction Wetlands are shared natural systems that support water security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and social wellbeing. In India, wetlands have sustained communities through traditional knowledge that balanced use and conservation. They provide vital ecosystem services but remain under severe pressure due to development, pollution, and weak implementation of… Continue reading Wetlands as a National Public Good
India’s biggest climate gap could be language
Source: The post “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” has been created, based on “India’s biggest climate gap could be language” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. India’s biggest climate gap could be language. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India has developed advanced climate data, including district-level heat projections, flood models,… Continue reading India’s biggest climate gap could be language
A Dangerous March Towards a Himalayan Ecocide
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction: In 2025, India experienced nearly 331 days of climate impacts, exposing the growing vulnerability of the Himalayan region. More than 4,000 deaths were reported as cloudbursts, landslides, avalanches and flash floods struck repeatedly. Despite these warnings, large infrastructure projects continue in fragile mountain zones, accelerating ecological damage… Continue reading A Dangerous March Towards a Himalayan Ecocide
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Source: The post “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless’’ has been created, based on “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless” published in “Indian Express” on 17 January 2026. Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The winter of… Continue reading Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
Water budgeting: An innovative approach
Source: The post “Water budgeting: An innovative approach’’ has been created, based on “Water budgeting: An innovative approach” published in “BusinessLine” on 7 January 2026. Water budgeting: An innovative approach. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Water budgeting is a scientific and participatory approach to managing water resources by estimating availability, supply, demand, and consumption… Continue reading Water budgeting: An innovative approach
Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Introduction The Swachh Bharat Mission, launched in 2014, aimed to ensure toilet access for every household in India. Within a decade, over 12 crore toilets were built in rural areas, and all villages declared themselves Open Defecation Free. This marked a major public… Continue reading Recasting sanitation with urban-rural partnerships
