Source: The post “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” has been created, based on “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” published in “Mongabay” on 9 March 2026. India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India notified the Solid Waste Management Rules,… Continue reading India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps
Tag: Environment
We need to underline value of collaboration on climate change
Source: The post “We need to underline the value of collaboration on climate change” has been created, based on “We need to underline the value of collaboration on climate change” published in “Indian Express” on 23 February 2026. We need to underline value of collaboration on climate change. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Global… Continue reading We need to underline value of collaboration on climate change
Great Nicobar project
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 19 February 2026. Great Nicobar project. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Great Nicobar Island Development Project is a mega infrastructure initiative worth… Continue reading Great Nicobar project
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 18 February 2026. Challenges faced by India’s forest and vegetation cover. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India’s forests are essential 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
