Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– The article deals with the issue of climate finance. What are challenges in regard to climate finance at global level? The current commitments made by developed nations… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition
Tag: Environment
Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
Source– The post is based on the article “Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too” published in the “mint” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment News– During its G20 presidency, India has forcefully promoted digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a modern solution to many of the challenges faced by developed and… Continue reading Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2023 What is the News? Two new studies have used honey bees as biomonitoring tools to track contamination in urban environments. How can bees… Continue reading How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas
Source– The post is based on the article “Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and disaster management Relevance: Himalayan ecosystem News– The article deals with the impact of Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna on Himalayan ecosystem. It also explains the harm caused… Continue reading Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas
Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– In his address to the nation on Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India showing the world how to combat climate change. Contents1… Continue reading Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
“What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?”
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News: The U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak approved new offshore fossil fuel drilling in the North Sea, despite environmental concerns and the global push against climate… Continue reading “What are the concerns about drilling in the North Sea?”
Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits” published in “Live Mint” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bio-diversity & Environment News: The article discusses the increasing number of bird strikes with aircraft in India, the challenges birds face adapting to modern aviation threats. Why are birds… Continue reading Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Conservation News: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reversed its decision to establish integrated regional offices by merging offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the… Continue reading Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
Small With Smarts – On Air Pollution
Source– The post is based on the article “Small With Smarts” published in “The Times of India” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to research and innovation News– The article explains the recent developments regarding reducing the air pollution in Delhi. What are some recent developments regarding the tackling… Continue reading Small With Smarts – On Air Pollution
