Source: The post is based on the article “Hybridisation can spread gainful genes between species — this helps butterflies mimic signals” published in “Times of India” on 23rd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Ecology- Species Evolution News: The article discusses a researcher’s interest in species evolution, with a focus on hybridization, where species mix… Continue reading Hybridisation can spread gainful genes between species
Tag: Environment
Climate finance must get beyond greenwishing and greenwashing
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate finance must get beyond greenwishing and greenwashing” published in “Live Mint” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Environment- climate change News: The article discusses the requirement for practical and accessible investment solutions to combat climate change. It highlights the importance of profitable, liquid investments such as… Continue reading Climate finance must get beyond greenwishing and greenwashing
Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature
Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: The article discusses the importance of incorporating environmental humanities into mainstream academic conversations. It highlights the valuable… Continue reading Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature
Green Tax, Black Mark – on EU’ CBAM
Source– The post is based on the article “Green Tax, Black Mark” published in the “The Times of India” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment. Relevance- Issue related to climate change and green economy News– Starting October 1, India’s steel and aluminum exports to the European Union will face uncertainty and increased costs due… Continue reading Green Tax, Black Mark – on EU’ CBAM
Clean aviation will take more than just biofuels
Source– The post is based on the article “Clean aviation will take more than just biofuels” published in the “mint” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Relevance- Biofuels for aviation sector News– Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri recently said that the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) could turn India into a major producer and… Continue reading Clean aviation will take more than just biofuels
Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern
Source: The post is based on the article “Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern” published in Business Standard on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution Relevance: Measures taken to reduce vehicular emission News: The government is taking various measures to discourage the sale of diesel vehicles in order to… Continue reading Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern
The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth” published in the “mint” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– At the end of June, a historic summit on international solidarity concluded the Paris Agenda for People and the Planet. African leaders amplified this… Continue reading The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth
Expanding the Indian economy, the green way
Source– The post is based on the article “Expanding the Indian economy, the green way” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issue related to climate change News– The Centre is planning to set up the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing a national framework that will help in… Continue reading Expanding the Indian economy, the green way
Climate phenomena and food security
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate phenomena and food security” published in “The Hindu” on 13th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The author discusses weather disruptions in India, focusing on the impacts of the Western disturbance and El Niño. They stress the significance of two types of water in… Continue reading Climate phenomena and food security
Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report
Source– The post is based on the article “Stocktaking calamity” published in “The Hindu” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– The United Nations’ Global Stocktake report was released just ahead of the G-20 meet. What is the purpose of Global Stocktake from the United Nations? It outlines… Continue reading Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report
