Source: The post is based on the article “Let us deploy fiscal federalism against climate change” published in Live Mint on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change News: The current climate governance in India is highly centralized, with the central government taking the lead in key areas. Centre is responsible for shaping state-level… Continue reading Let us deploy fiscal federalism against climate change
Tag: Environment
For an expanse of blue, with air so clean
Source: The post is based on the article “For an expanse of blue, with air so clean” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Air pollution News: The article discusses the severe air pollution crisis, its health impacts, especially in Delhi. It highlights global efforts to combat air pollution crisis,… Continue reading For an expanse of blue, with air so clean
Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains
Source: The post is based on the article “Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – environment conservation News: The article discusses concerns about flood damage in north India, with the Chief Justice suggesting a study… Continue reading Time to decide-Infrastructure development in the hills cannot be the same as in the plains
Laws governing forests of the Northeast
Source: The post is based on the article “Laws governing forests of the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – environment conservation News: The article discusses concerns over the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, which allows diversion of forest land near India’s borders without clearance. Special constitutional protections in… Continue reading Laws governing forests of the Northeast
Emerging countries need women-led climate action
Source: The post is based on the article “Emerging countries need women-led climate action” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – climate change News: The article discusses how climate change disproportionately affects women, especially in low-income countries. It also emphasizes the importance of women’s education, training, and inclusion in climate… Continue reading Emerging countries need women-led climate action
Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic
Source: The post is based on the article “Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic” published in The Indian Express on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Clean Energy Relevance: challenges in achieving green energy transition News H.L. Mencken’s quote, “For every complex problem, there is an answer… Continue reading Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic
Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet
Source: The post is based on the article “Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet- All species deserve to survive regardless of their utility to humans” published in “Live Mint” on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The article talks about how global warming is making sea ice melt sooner… Continue reading Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet
Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution Relevance: Achievements of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) News: National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been allotted ₹20,000-crore to… Continue reading Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress
Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Source: The post is based on the article “Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure” published in Business Standard on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with rising air pollution News: The results of the air quality life index study by the Energy Policy Institute at the University… Continue reading Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Rising climate risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising climate risks” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate change Relevance: About increasing climate risks. News: The article explains the current situation of climate change and measures required to address it. Contents1 What are some of the consequences resulting from… Continue reading Rising climate risks
