Source: This post on River Interlinking and challenges has been created based on article “The right to food and the struggle with the PDS” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus-GS 3- Environment Context: The article critically examines India’s ambitious river interlinking project, with a focus on the Ken-Betwa River… Continue reading River Interlinking and challenges
Tag: Environment
The End of Global Climate Policy
Source: This post on Shift in global climate policy has been created based on article “The End of Global Climate Policy“ published in The Hindu on 7th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS 3-Environment Context: The article examines a pivotal shift in global climate policy following the 2024 climate conference in Baku, which marked a… Continue reading The End of Global Climate Policy
Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater
Source: This post on Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater has been created based on article “India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform ” published in The Hindu on 4th January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Context: India’s groundwater quality is facing a significant threat, as highlighted by… Continue reading Rising Nitrate Levels in India’s Groundwater
How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air
Source: The post How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air has been created, based on the article “Why Delhi needs to shift to EVs” published in “Indian Express” on 4th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Environment Context: The article discusses the benefits of converting all vehicles in Delhi to electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce… Continue reading How Electric Vehicles Can Improve Delhi’s Air
Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
Source: The post Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues has been created, based on the article “Bishnois v Delhiites: Two different mindsets” published in “Down to Eat” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article highlights two cases: Salman Khan’s arrest for poaching in Jodhpur and Delhi’s failure to… Continue reading Community Action and Governance in Environmental Issues
Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
Source: The post Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation has been created, based on the article “Rules that still manacle the captive elephant” published in “The Hindu” on 28th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Ecological and Environment Context: The article discusses the mistreatment of captive elephants in India, despite their protection under… Continue reading Captive Elephants in India Face Rising Exploitation
18th biennial State of Forest Report (ISFR-2023)
Source: The post 18th biennial State of Forest Report (ISFR-2023) has been created, based on the article “Why growth of India’s overall green cover is not all good news” published in “Indian Express” on 24th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article discusses the 18th biennial State of Forest Report (ISFR-2023),… Continue reading 18th biennial State of Forest Report (ISFR-2023)
India’s Electric Vehicle Growth and CAFE Norms
Source: The post India’s Electric Vehicle Growth and CAFE Norms has been created, based on the article “Fuel efficiency norms could accelerate clean mobility” published in “Live mint” on 23rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context: The article highlights India’s electric vehicle growth, supported by government policies and investments. It emphasizes the… Continue reading India’s Electric Vehicle Growth and CAFE Norms
The Global Warming Challenge for India
Source: The post The Global Warming Challenge for India has been created, based on the article “The global warming fight has a challenge for India ” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Context: The article addresses the critical challenges India faces… Continue reading The Global Warming Challenge for India
World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries
Source: The post World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries has been created, based on the article “Water at heart of climate solutions: World Bank report outlines policy priorities & steps to address finance gaps” published in “Down to earth ” on 21st December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment Context:… Continue reading World Bank Report Addresses Climate Change Impact on Low-Income Countries