Source: The post reasons and their impacts for the increasing heatwaves in Indian cities has been created, based on the article “A critical message for the urban elite” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context: The article discusses how poor urban… Continue reading Reasons and their impacts for the increasing heatwaves in Indian cities
Tag: Environment
Significance of slag in the environment
Source: The post significance of slag in the environment has been created, based on the article “New sedimentary rock made from slag is a carbon-trapping champ” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Environment-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Context: The article discusses how industrial waste, like slag,… Continue reading Significance of slag in the environment
Differences between the UK’s and India’s approach to phasing out coal power
Source: The post differences between the UK’s and India’s approach to phasing out coal power has been created, based on the article “Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: The… Continue reading Differences between the UK’s and India’s approach to phasing out coal power
Importance of accurate population estimates for conserving endangered animals
Source: The post importance of accurate population estimates for conserving endangered animals has been created, based on the article “Express View on shelving an elephant census: Elephant in the room” published in “Indian Express” on 4th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation Context: The article discusses the importance of accurate population… Continue reading Importance of accurate population estimates for conserving endangered animals
Negative impact of delayed La Niña and late monsoon on air quality in north India
Source: The post negative impact of delayed La Niña and late monsoon on air quality in north India has been created, based on the article “The La Nina and North India’s pollution” published in “Indian Express” on 1st October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- environmental pollution Context: The article discusses the negative… Continue reading Negative impact of delayed La Niña and late monsoon on air quality in north India
Issues with Climate Predictions
Source: The post Issues with Climate Predictions has been created, based on the article “How global warming affects forecasting” published in “The Hindu” on 26th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the extreme weather events of 2023-2024 linked to global warming. It highlights the challenges in… Continue reading Issues with Climate Predictions
Main pollution issues in India
Source: The post main pollution issues in India has been created, based on the article “Vacancies in pollution control boards: A deeper malaise” published in “Indian Express” on 25th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Context: The article discusses pollution issues in India, affecting not just big… Continue reading Main pollution issues in India
Issues with Project Cheetah
Source: The post Issues with Project Cheetah has been created, based on the article “What is the current status of the introduction of African cheetahs?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- ecology, and environment-conservation Context: The article discusses India’s plan to reintroduce African cheetahs to restore… Continue reading Issues with Project Cheetah
Climate Justice for future generations
Source: The post Climate Justice for future generations has been created, based on the article “Rights of future generations must guide climate debate” published in “The Hindu” on 17th September is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment – Climate Change Context: The article discusses the upcoming 2024 UN Summit, focusing on future… Continue reading Climate Justice for future generations
Shift in India’s Climate Policy
Source: The post shift in India’s climate policy has been created, based on the article “Establishing a carbon market” published in “The Hindu” on 29th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context: The article discusses India’s transition from energy efficiency targets in polluting industries like iron… Continue reading Shift in India’s Climate Policy
