Source-This post on Impacts of Heat Wave on Ladakh has been created based on the article “Why is Ladakh, an arid cold desert, burning this summer? Lack of rain, say experts” published in “Down to Earth” on 3 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context– Ladakh, the cold desert in northern… Continue reading Impacts of Heat Wave on Ladakh
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India’s Defence Procurement Challenges
Source-This post on India’s Defence Procurement Challenges has been created based on the article “Weapons and technology – In its procurement decisions, India faces a balance-of-power choice as it weighs its options between western democracies and Russia ” published in “Business Standard” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Changes in Industrial Policy and their… Continue reading India’s Defence Procurement Challenges
Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals
Source: The post seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals has been created, based on the article “Seasonal climatic conditions, captivity major factors in parasitic infection prevalence among Indian zoo animals: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment Context: A study… Continue reading Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals
Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Source: The post problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system has been created, based on the article “Plastic mess: More efforts must be made to curb production and promote alternatives” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment-pollution Context: The article discusses India’s plastic waste issue,… Continue reading Problems with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system
Proposed amendments to India’s Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
Source: The post proposed amendments to India’s Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982 has been created, based on the article “Tough steps to clean the air may raise expenses in several sectors” published in “Live Mints” on 27th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- environment-conservation Context: The article discusses proposed amendments to… Continue reading Proposed amendments to India’s Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Rules, 1982
World Mangrove Day
Source-This post on World Mangrove Day has been created based on the article “World Mangrove Day: Their conservation in India is an impressive turnaround story but challenges remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– July 26 is the International Day… Continue reading World Mangrove Day
The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Source-This post on the 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold has been created based on the article “‘One point five degrees’: Has global warming exceeded the much-feared tipping point?” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– A recent paper by… Continue reading The 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
Source-This post on Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games has been created based on the article “Olympics 2024: Rings coloured green” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Paris will host the 33rd Olympic Games in 2024, making it the… Continue reading Setting New Standards for Sustainable Olympic Games
The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Source-This post on The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns” published in “The Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics and Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Context– AI… Continue reading The Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence
India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework
Source: The post India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework has been created, based on the article “Why Economic Survey argues for climate adaptation, not mitigation” published in “Indian Express” on 25th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Environment- conservation Context: The article critiques the international climate change framework for its ineffectiveness… Continue reading India’s Economic Survey criticize international climate change framework
