Source: The post on Air Quality Standard of India is based on the article “Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?” published in “Indian express” on 31st October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- pollution (air) News: The article discusses India’s severe air pollution problem. It highlights health risks, compares Indian air quality standards… Continue reading On Air Quality Standard of India- Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?
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On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the causes behind the recent degradation of air quality in Mumbai.… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai
Climate finance needs private funding too. This is how it can be done
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Climate finance needs private funding too. This is how it can be done” published in The Indian Express on 21st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation. News: This article discusses the requirement of private-sector funding for climate action and suggests ways… Continue reading Climate finance needs private funding too. This is how it can be done
Water bodies are often seen as real estate which must be built on — that causes a cycle of floods and droughts
Source: The post is based on the article “Water bodies are often seen as real estate which must be built on — that causes a cycle of floods and droughts” published in “The Times of India” on 21st October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Impact of global warming News: The article discusses the changing relationship… Continue reading Water bodies are often seen as real estate which must be built on — that causes a cycle of floods and droughts
The shape of climate justice in a warming India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The shape of climate justice in a warming India” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. News: This article… Continue reading The shape of climate justice in a warming India
Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future
Source: The post is based on the article “Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future” published in “Indian express” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- environment- climate change GS3- disaster management- Drought News: The Amazon has a severe drought. Rivers are dry. Many animals and people suffer. The Rio Negro… Continue reading Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future
When tigers and jackals get the same protection
Source: This post has been created based on the article “When tigers and jackals get the same protection” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation. News: This article discusses the various issues with the recent amendments in the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022. An excessive number… Continue reading When tigers and jackals get the same protection
The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: This article discusses the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with respect to… Continue reading The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- carbon emission News: The article discusses market-based solutions for reducing carbon emissions, like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade… Continue reading Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
