Source: The post “Rewilding the Great Indian Bustard: Key Challenges” has been created based on “Rewilding the Great Indian Bustard: Key Challenges” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Environment Context: October 4 was a major milestone in the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), as two captive-bred… Continue reading Rewilding the Great Indian Bustard: Key Challenges
Tag: Environment
Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?
Source: The post “Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?” has been created based on “Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: Tiger reintroduction is an important conservation strategy for restoring ecologically viable and self-sustaining tiger populations in suitable habitats. Buxa Tiger Reserve in West… Continue reading Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?
India can no longer overlook its pasture lands
Source: The post “India can no longer overlook its pasture lands” has been created based on “India can no longer overlook its pasture lands” published in “Business Line” on 1 October 2026. India can no longer overlook its pasture lands. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: Rangelands and permanent pastures are important common resources that support livestock… Continue reading India can no longer overlook its pasture lands
Orangutans in Odisha: Does India have to repatriate the primates? What law says
Source: The post “Orangutans in Odisha: Does India have to repatriate the primates? What law says” has been created based on “Orangutans in Odisha: Does India have to repatriate the primates? What law says” published in “Indian Express” on 19 September 2026. Orangutans in Odisha: Does India have to repatriate the primates? What law says.… Continue reading Orangutans in Odisha: Does India have to repatriate the primates? What law says
In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge
Source: The post “In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge” has been created based on “In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge” published in “Indian Express” on 7 September 2026. In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Environment Context: The latest UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, Limiting Overshoot,… Continue reading In a warming world, reframe the climate challenge
The Two Balance Sheets Behind Every E-Waste Decision
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Introduction India’s rising e-waste is both an environmental challenge and an untapped source of valuable metals and critical minerals. Its management requires looking beyond immediate disposal or resale costs because recycling decisions also affect resource security, import dependence, environmental protection, data security and domestic industrial capability.… Continue reading The Two Balance Sheets Behind Every E-Waste Decision
Need for Long Elephant Corridors
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction Elephants naturally travel long distances in search of food, water and suitable habitats. However, infrastructure, mining and changing land use are increasingly disrupting their traditional movement routes. This can fragment habitats and push elephants towards farms and human settlements, increasing human-elephant conflict. The Supreme Court’s direction for a… Continue reading Need for Long Elephant Corridors
Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Source: The post “Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward” has been created based on “Expert Explains | Why India needs a clear ‘Arctic narrative’” published in “Indian Express” on 10 August 2026. Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: The Arctic is no longer merely a region of… Continue reading Indian Arctic Narrative – Importance and Way Forward
Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites in light of SC Verdict
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction The Supreme Court has expanded judicial safeguards for Wetland Conservation Reserves across India. It clarified that its February 2024 directions are not limited to the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve in Uttarakhand. The ruling requires greater scrutiny of mining activities near such wetlands. It also strengthens the role of… Continue reading Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites in light of SC Verdict
The Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India’s conservation of the Asiatic lion is one of its greatest wildlife achievements. The species has recovered from the brink of extinction and expanded beyond the Gir National Park and Sanctuary into surrounding landscapes. However, this success now faces new ecological and governance challenges. Protecting only Gir is… Continue reading The Road Ahead for the Asiatic Lion
