Source-This post on Green credits-Significance & Challenges has been created based on the article “Can green credits benefit India’s forests?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article presents a critical analysis of Green Credit Programme.This is a is a market-based initiative… Continue reading Green credits-Significance & Challenges
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What challenges does the NCAP face: On the National Clean Air Programme
Source: The post “What challenges does the NCAP face?” has been created, based on the article “On the National Clean Air Programme” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment-environmental pollution News: The article discusses India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which aims to reduce air pollution by setting… Continue reading What challenges does the NCAP face: On the National Clean Air Programme
Implication of SC ruling on right against climate change
Source: This post significance of SC ruling on right against climate change is based on the article ‘How Supreme Court’s verdict on climate change can push climate litigation in India’, published in Indian Express, on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Climate change Context: Supreme Court (SC) recently recognized the… Continue reading Implication of SC ruling on right against climate change
Impact of large-scale solar parks in India: The challenges of renewable energy
Source: The post impact of large-scale solar parks in India has been created, based on the article “The challenges of renewable energy” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- environment-climate change and economy- infrastructure (renewable energy) News: The article discusses the impact of large solar parks in India… Continue reading Impact of large-scale solar parks in India: The challenges of renewable energy
Issues associated with the establishment of new wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Source: The post issues associated with the establishment of new wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been created, based on the article “Empower the guardians of the earth, do not rob them” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental… Continue reading Issues associated with the establishment of new wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Reasons for heavy rains in the UAE: What’s behind heavy rainfall in Dubai
Source: The post reasons for heavy rains in the UAE has been created, based on the article “What’s behind heavy rainfall in Dubai” published in “Indian express” on 18th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- environment-environmental pollution and degradation, And Disaster and disaster management. News: The article describes a record-breaking rainstorm in the… Continue reading Reasons for heavy rains in the UAE: What’s behind heavy rainfall in Dubai
Just Transition Framework-A path to ecological justice
Source-This post on Just Transition Framework-A path to ecological justice has been created based on the article “The Great Indian Bustard and climate action verdict” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context- The recent Supreme Court judgment acknowledges a fundamental right to… Continue reading Just Transition Framework-A path to ecological justice
Current state of global coal power – problem with coal
Source: The post current state of global coal power has been created, based on the article “Express View: Problem with coal” published in “Indian express” on 13th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation For details information on Coal-based Power Generation read here News: The article discusses the… Continue reading Current state of global coal power – problem with coal
Issues related to animal rescue and capture
Source-This post on Issues related to animal rescue and capture has been created based on the article “The blurry lines between wildlife ‘capture’ and ‘rescue’” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context-The article highlights the significance of properly rescuing animals in the… Continue reading Issues related to animal rescue and capture
Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
Source – This post on Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem has been created based on the article “A battle to save Ladakh, and all of humanity” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Ramon Magsaysay award winner and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has… Continue reading Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
