UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – environment-pollution Introduction Air pollution in India is a chronic public health and development crisis, not just a winter problem in Delhi. Harmful levels of pollutants such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and toxic gases damage human health, reduce productivity and impose large economic losses. Despite advances in monitoring, clean-energy transitions… Continue reading Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
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Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction On 18 November 2025, the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti ruling that had outlawed retrospective environmental clearances. The case now stands at the centre of a wider conflict between strict, preventive environmental regulation based on prior environmental clearance and demands to protect large public and… Continue reading Environment Vs Development – SC’s Reversing the Vanashakti Judgement
Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
Source: The post “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” has been created, based on “Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater” published in “The Hindu” on 20 November 2025. Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Environment Context: Groundwater contamination has become a major environmental and developmental challenge affecting health, agriculture, and economic stability in… Continue reading Hidden Cost of Polluted Groundwater
Threats to Indian Sea Cows
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
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
