Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- carbon emission News: The article discusses market-based solutions for reducing carbon emissions, like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade… Continue reading Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Tag: Environment
Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
Source: The post is based on the article “Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The article discusses India’s new Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). This scheme… Continue reading Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “What caused the flood in Sikkim?” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation; Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Sikkim Glacier Lake Outburst… Continue reading What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns with Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Sikkim News: Sikkim has recently faced… Continue reading Sikkim tells us to be very careful before allowing any new hydropower project in the Himalayas
Flaming Question – On Challenges of EV Sector
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Flaming Question” published in the Times of India on 5th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation GS Paper 2 – Governance – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors News: Recent instances of videos… Continue reading Flaming Question – On Challenges of EV Sector
Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
Source: The post is based on the article “Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- environment- climate change News: The article discusses the idea of a national carbon accounting system in India. This would track and manage all carbon emissions and transactions in the… Continue reading Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system
Lessons of the Green Revolution could aid our climate transition
News: This post is created based on the article ‘Lessons of the Green Revolution could aid our climate transition’, published in Live Mint on 4th October 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Environment, Climate Change News: The lessons from the Green Revolution can provide insights into addressing the current challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy… Continue reading Lessons of the Green Revolution could aid our climate transition
Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Ecology and environment News: This article discusses the concerning deaths of ten tigers, including cubs, in the Nilgiris since August. The reasons include factors like fighting, possible poisoning,… Continue reading Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?
Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
Source– The post is based on the article “Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation” published in the “mint” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to green and sustainable economy News– How could the Indian higher education sector play a key role in achieving sustainability by using emerging… Continue reading Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
