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
Tag: Environment
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
The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers
Source– The post is based on the article “The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Conservation of animal biodiversity News– The article explains the steps taken by Indian government for elephant conservation What are some facts about elephants in India? India… Continue reading The Tasks That Will Protect India’s Tuskers
Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the role of elephants in the ecosystem?3 What are the challenges in elephant conservation?4 What are the legal protections given to the Asian elephants?5 What are the steps taken by the government for elephant conservation?6 What should be the way forward for elephant conservation? Introduction As… Continue reading Elephant conservation: Explained, pointwise
Needed intervention – on Tiger conservation
Source– The post is based on the article “Needed intervention” published in “The Hindu” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to conservation of ecosystem News – The Wildlife Institute of India and the National Tiger Conservation Authority recently released the Tiger Census report. What are factors behind good performance of Madhya… Continue reading Needed intervention – on Tiger conservation
Mangroves offer a vital shield against climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Mangroves offer a vital shield against climate change” published in “Live Mint” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation News: In this article author emphasizes the importance of mangrove forests in India for environmental protection, biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate change mitigation. He also urges for their… Continue reading Mangroves offer a vital shield against climate change
The green tinge of local manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “The green tinge of local manufacturing” published in “Business standard” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment (Global warming) & GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The author discusses global efforts to localize manufacturing to… Continue reading The green tinge of local manufacturing
Experimenting with cheetahs, applying copy-paste as conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Experimenting with cheetahs, applying copy-paste as conservation” published in “The Indian express” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation & environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses India’s cheetah reintroduction project led by Dr. Jhala. Originally, the project aimed to establish free-ranging cheetahs in Kuno.… Continue reading Experimenting with cheetahs, applying copy-paste as conservation
Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out
Source: The post is based on the article “Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment & Disaster and disaster management. News: In this article discusses the growing global warming crisis and… Continue reading Vikram S Mehta writes on the climate crisis: The global way out
Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green” published in The Indian express on 7th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: Environment Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, passed by the Indian Parliament. The Bill, committed to… Continue reading Forest Conservation Bill: An encompassing green
