Source– The post is based on the article “Mercury rising” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to climate change News- The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this week reiterated the consequences of the climate catastrophe that has spread globally. The earth had passed from a warming phase… Continue reading Mercury rising
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How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Source: The post is based on the article “How World Bank group can scale climate finance” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed by World Bank in scaling climate finance. News: The World Bank has faced criticism for its insufficient efforts in addressing climate change. However, transforming the… Continue reading How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation
Source– The post is based on the article “Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation” published in the “mint” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Wildlife conservation News- The article explains the importance of conserving nature. It explains the challenges for India in environment protection and potential solutions to address these challenges. How… Continue reading Adopt a comprehensive plan for nature conservation
Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests & GS3- Economy and Environment conservation News: India prioritizes the circular economy and resource efficiency during its G-20… Continue reading Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model
Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
Source: The post is based on the article “Chasing Cheetah” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with cheetah’s introduction in Kuno National Park News: The deaths of five adult cheetahs and three cubs in Kuno National Park, have raised concerns about the PM’s project to introduce cheetahs… Continue reading Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities. Banning it won’t work until there are cheap alternatives” published in Times of India on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation) News: In this article author says the ban… Continue reading What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities
Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight
Source: The post is based on the article “Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Relevance: About Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 News: The Forest Conservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight
Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out
Source: The post is based on the article “Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out” published in “Business standard” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environmental pollution News: In this article the author discusses the overlooked issue of air pollution in rural areas. It highlights its causes and the need for… Continue reading Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out
Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition” published in “Live mint” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article the author discusses the importance of genuine and long-term business strategies in the climate… Continue reading Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
Source: The post is based on the article “When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times” published in “ The Indian express” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses the changing monsoon patterns in India… Continue reading When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
