Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic” published in “Live mint” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change – Decarbonization News: The article discusses the potential of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine vehicles for commercial transport in decarbonization of transport sector. India, despite having… Continue reading Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic
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Financing the Green transition: initiative and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is green transition? 3 What is the need for green transition? 4 What are the various initiatives taken to finance the green transition? 5 Initiative taken by India 6 What are the challenges to financing green transitions? 7 What can be done? Introduction “Financing the Green Transition” is the cornerstone of the… Continue reading Financing the Green transition: initiative and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Climate meet in France: It signals small steps towards improving climate financing architecture
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate meet in France: It signals small steps towards improving climate financing architecture” published in The Indian Express on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: challenges in climate financing News: Recently, a summit for a ‘Global Financial Pact on Climate Change’ was held… Continue reading Climate meet in France: It signals small steps towards improving climate financing architecture
Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation. Relevance: About NTCA Revamp. News: Indian Forest Service officers in Madhya Pradesh are debating the revamp of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).… Continue reading Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: About the issues faced by the plant species. News: Recent research has shown how the construction of different… Continue reading Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
The uproar over the new COP28 President
Source– The post is based on the article “Credit for India-US bonhomie goes to Xi Jinping” published in “The Indian Express” and the article “Soft or hard power?” published in “Business Standard” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the importance of… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
The uproar over the new COP28 President
Source- The post is based on the article “The uproar over the new COP28 President” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News- Questions are being raised over the COP28 Presidency of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber. Who is Sultan al-Jaber?… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the CBAM?3 What are the arguments in supporting the implementation of CBAM?4 What are the arguments against the implementation of CBAM?5 How does CBAM affect other countries’ carbon pricing mechanisms? 6 Why is India worried about the CBAM? 7 How is India planning to tackle CBAM?8 What should… Continue reading Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer
Source– The post is based on the article “Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– EU has introduced a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is the issue of differentiated responsibility sharing in climate… Continue reading Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer
Plastic ban in India: Progress so far – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the decision for Plastic ban in India3 What is the rationale behind the decision to plastic ban in India?4 What is the progress made on single-use plastic ban in India?5 What are the steps taken by the government to enforce single-use plastic ban in India?6 What are the… Continue reading Plastic ban in India: Progress so far – Explained, pointwise
