Source: The post is based on the article “Emerging countries need women-led climate action” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – climate change News: The article discusses how climate change disproportionately affects women, especially in low-income countries. It also emphasizes the importance of women’s education, training, and inclusion in climate… Continue reading Emerging countries need women-led climate action
Tag: Environment
Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic
Source: The post is based on the article “Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic” published in The Indian Express on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Clean Energy Relevance: challenges in achieving green energy transition News H.L. Mencken’s quote, “For every complex problem, there is an answer… Continue reading Current green transition solutions disregard social and political realities, both international and domestic
Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet
Source: The post is based on the article “Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet- All species deserve to survive regardless of their utility to humans” published in “Live Mint” on 4th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The article talks about how global warming is making sea ice melt sooner… Continue reading Unabated global warming will wipe penguins off this planet
Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution Relevance: Achievements of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) News: National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been allotted ₹20,000-crore to… Continue reading Seven years on, mission to clean the Ganga remains a work in progress
Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Source: The post is based on the article “Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure” published in Business Standard on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with rising air pollution News: The results of the air quality life index study by the Energy Policy Institute at the University… Continue reading Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Rising climate risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising climate risks” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate change Relevance: About increasing climate risks. News: The article explains the current situation of climate change and measures required to address it. Contents1 What are some of the consequences resulting from… Continue reading Rising climate risks
India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– The article deals with the issue of climate finance. What are challenges in regard to climate finance at global level? The current commitments made by developed nations… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition
Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
Source– The post is based on the article “Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too” published in the “mint” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment News– During its G20 presidency, India has forcefully promoted digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a modern solution to many of the challenges faced by developed and… Continue reading Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2023 What is the News? Two new studies have used honey bees as biomonitoring tools to track contamination in urban environments. How can bees… Continue reading How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas
Source– The post is based on the article “Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and disaster management Relevance: Himalayan ecosystem News– The article deals with the impact of Chardham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojna on Himalayan ecosystem. It also explains the harm caused… Continue reading Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas
