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
Tag: Environment
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
Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure
Source– The post is based on the article “Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to Wildlife conservation. News– The cheetah was reintroduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022,… Continue reading Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure
Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– Recently Parliament passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Why are there issues with the Bill? The Bill provides exemptions… Continue reading Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?
Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
Source– The post is based on the article “Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment. GS3- Science and Technology News– A new genetically modified (GMO) corn varietal called ‘smart corn’ has been introduced by Bayer. This is designed to withstand the… Continue reading Forest law amendments: Rich in rhetoric, poor in substance
Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change
Source– The post is based on the article “Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change” published in the “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment – Climate Change News– The article explains the position of various countries on carbon dioxide emissions, investment in climate related activities and climate vulnerability.… Continue reading Climate finance adds another layer of inequity to climate change
