Source: The post is based on the article “Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Ecology and environment News: This article discusses the concerning deaths of ten tigers, including cubs, in the Nilgiris since August. The reasons include factors like fighting, possible poisoning,… Continue reading Why are tigers dying in Nilgiris district?
Tag: Environment
Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
Source– The post is based on the article “Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation” published in the “mint” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to green and sustainable economy News– How could the Indian higher education sector play a key role in achieving sustainability by using emerging… Continue reading Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
Swift death of the ‘Green Consensus’
Source: The post is based on the article “Swift death of the ‘Green Consensus’– Countries across the world are scaling back their climate ambitions from the high points of the past few years” published in “Business standard” on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: This article discusses how, between 2020-2023, global leaders… Continue reading Swift death of the ‘Green Consensus’
Hybridisation can spread gainful genes between species
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
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
