Source: The post is based on the article “What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities. Banning it won’t work until there are cheap alternatives” published in Times of India on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation) News: In this article author says the ban… Continue reading What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities
Tag: Environment
Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight
Source: The post is based on the article “Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Relevance: About Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 News: The Forest Conservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight
Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out
Source: The post is based on the article “Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out” published in “Business standard” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environmental pollution News: In this article the author discusses the overlooked issue of air pollution in rural areas. It highlights its causes and the need for… Continue reading Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out
Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition” published in “Live mint” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article the author discusses the importance of genuine and long-term business strategies in the climate… Continue reading Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
Source: The post is based on the article “When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times” published in “ The Indian express” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses the changing monsoon patterns in India… Continue reading When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
How are cheetahs faring in India?
Source– The post is based on the article “How are cheetahs faring in India?” published in “The Indian Express” and “Cheetah Questions” published in “The Times of India” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Animal conservation and protection News- Five of the relocated cheetahs and three out of… Continue reading How are cheetahs faring in India?
Unfair taxation in the name of climate action
Source: The post is based on the article “Unfair taxation in the name of climate action” published in Business Standard on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with levying emission related taxes News: Rich countries have proposed global tax and tariff to mobilize finance for climate change. These taxes… Continue reading Unfair taxation in the name of climate action
Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence
Source: The post is based on an article “Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Forest (Conservation)… Continue reading Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence
The problem with battery electric vehicles
Source: The post is based on the article “The problem with battery electric vehicles” published in “Indian Express” on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. & Environmental pollution. News: Rowan Atkinson, known for his love of cars, expressed his skepticism about the… Continue reading The problem with battery electric vehicles
Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
