Source: This post on California Fires has been created based on article “California fires are a reminder of lines we must not cross” published in The Indian Express on 15th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic- GS Paper 3- Environment Context: The article reflects on the recurring wildfires in California as a symbol of broader societal… Continue reading California Fires
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Climate resilience in India
Source: This post on Climate resilience in India has been created based on article “Planning for a hotter world” published in The Indian Express on 13th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic- GS Paper 3- Environment Context: The article emphasizes the urgent need for India to integrate climate resilience into its financial planning and national priorities.… Continue reading Climate resilience in India
Why Tigers Roam: Dispersal, Threats, and the Struggle for Territory
Source: This post on Why Tigers Roam: Dispersal, Threats, and the Struggle for Territory has been created based on article “Space crunch, threats, a natural tendency: Why tigers go on long walks ” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3- Environment Context: The article explores the natural behavior of… Continue reading Why Tigers Roam: Dispersal, Threats, and the Struggle for Territory
Breaching 1.5°C
Source: This post on Breaching 1.5°C has been created based on article “What breaching 1.5°C means ” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the significant milestone in climate change: the year 2024 became the first calendar year to breach the 1.5°C global… Continue reading Breaching 1.5°C
River Interlinking and challenges
Source: This post on River Interlinking and challenges has been created based on article “The right to food and the struggle with the PDS” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus-GS 3- Environment Context: The article critically examines India’s ambitious river interlinking project, with a focus on the Ken-Betwa River… Continue reading River Interlinking and challenges
The End of Global Climate Policy
Source: This post on Shift in global climate policy has been created based on article “The End of Global Climate Policy“ published in The Hindu on 7th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS 3-Environment Context: The article examines a pivotal shift in global climate policy following the 2024 climate conference in Baku, which marked a… Continue reading The End of Global Climate Policy
Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater
Source: This post on Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater has been created based on article “India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform ” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Context: India’s groundwater quality is facing a significant threat, as highlighted by… Continue reading Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater
How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air
Source: The post How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air has been created, based on the article “Why Delhi needs to shift to EVs” published in “Indian Express” on 4th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Environment Context: The article discusses the benefits of converting all vehicles in Delhi to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce… Continue reading How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air
Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
Source: The post Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues has been created, based on the article “Bishnois v Delhiites: Two different mindsets” published in “Down to Eat” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article highlights two cases: Salman Khan’s arrest for poaching in Jodhpur and Delhi’s failure to… Continue reading Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
Source: The post Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation has been created, based on the article “Rules that still manacle the captive elephant” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Ecological and Environment Context: The article discusses the mistreatment of captive elephants in India, despite their protection under… Continue reading Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
