Source: The post “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” has been created, based on “Threats to Indian Sea Cows” published in “Indian Express” on 19 November 2025. Threats to Indian Sea Cows. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Dugongs (Dugong dugon), also known as sea cows, are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List… Continue reading Threats to Indian Sea Cows
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How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Pollution Introduction China moved from choking, coal-driven smog to visible gains in air quality within a decade, while India still struggles with hazardous winter air in many cities. In China, air pollution became a core development priority, backed by strict targets, heavy investment, cleaner energy, electric transport and better… Continue reading How China Dealt With Air Pollution – Lessons for India
Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment (pollution) . Introduction Each winter, Delhi wakes to grey skies, closed schools, and AQI levels in the “severe” range, but this is not a seasonal inconvenience. It is a long-running public health, economic, and environmental crisis created by geography, weather patterns, urban choices, and everyday behaviour. Delhi’s air… Continue reading Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
Expectations from COP30 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Source: The post “Expectations from COP30 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)” has been created, based on “Expectations from COP30 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)” published in “The Hindu” on 10 November 2025. Expectations from COP30 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). UPSC Syllabus: GS… Continue reading Expectations from COP30 of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth
Source: The post “In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth” has been created, based on “ In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 6 November 2025. In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Environment Context: The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference… Continue reading In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth
India’s Forests Hold the Future
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment. Introduction India’s forests now anchor the climate and development agenda. The revised Green India Mission targets restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 and an additional carbon sink up to 3.39 billion tonnes CO₂e. Progress since 2015 shows expanded cover and mission support, but future gains depend on… Continue reading India’s Forests Hold the Future
A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
Source: The post “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” has been created, based on “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Environment Context: The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in 2015, represents… Continue reading A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Supporters claim a mega port at Galathea Bay will make India a regional hub for security and trade. Critics warn of risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecology. A closer look shows advantages are overstated and structural flaws are ignored. The question… Continue reading The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment . Introduction Growth-led development has strained planetary boundaries, but degrowth is neither fair nor feasible for countries still facing poverty and hunger. A better path is to decouple growth from environmental harm by scaling cleaner technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable farming. India’s expansion of solar power and micro-irrigation… Continue reading Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Great Nicobar lies in a fragile island ecosystem that is a global biodiversity hotspot and carbon reservoir. A mainland-driven mega development plan— will affect about 13,000 hectares of forest.The project is also of critical importance for defence, logistics, commerce and industries, and… Continue reading Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
