Source– The post is based on the article “How are cheetahs faring in India?” published in “The Indian Express” and “Cheetah Questions” published in “The Times of India” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Animal conservation and protection News- Five of the relocated cheetahs and three out of… Continue reading How are cheetahs faring in India?
Tag: Environment
Unfair taxation in the name of climate action
Source: The post is based on the article “Unfair taxation in the name of climate action” published in Business Standard on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with levying emission related taxes News: Rich countries have proposed global tax and tariff to mobilize finance for climate change. These taxes… Continue reading Unfair taxation in the name of climate action
Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence
Source: The post is based on an article “Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Relevance: concerns with the Forest (Conservation)… Continue reading Green washing – Changes to conservation laws must be backed by scientific evidence
The problem with battery electric vehicles
Source: The post is based on the article “The problem with battery electric vehicles” published in “Indian Express” on 10th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. & Environmental pollution. News: Rowan Atkinson, known for his love of cars, expressed his skepticism about the… Continue reading The problem with battery electric vehicles
Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned
Navigating the carbon-tax era in trade
Source– The post is based on the article “Navigating the carbon-tax era in trade” published in Business standard on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Environment Relevance: Climate change related policy News- The process for the EU’s Border Carbon Adjustment Tax (Border-CAT) is set to start this year and will kick in from January 2026, initially covering steel,… Continue reading Navigating the carbon-tax era in trade
A stocktake before the Global Stocktake
Source– The post is based on the article “A stocktake before the Global Stocktake” published in The Hindu on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Environment Relevance: Climate change-related issues News- The Bonn Climate Change Conference was the last big milestone in climate negotiations before the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement at COP28 （Conference of… Continue reading A stocktake before the Global Stocktake
Explore every possible solar shield we can use:
Source: The post is based on the article “Explore every possible solar shield we can use” published in “Live mint” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change – solar radiation modification. News: Recently, the US White House released a report on “solar radiation modification” (SRM). Why SRM is important? According to the… Continue reading Explore every possible solar shield we can use:
Hydrogen will help decarbonize our commercial vehicle traffic
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
Financing the Green transition: initiative and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction “Financing the Green Transition” is the cornerstone of the global shift towards sustainability. At the Paris Finance Summit, world leaders addressed the financial disparities impeding this transition, particularly for developing nations. Key initiatives included unlocking additional lending capacity and introducing taxes for polluters. Nonetheless, numerous challenges remain – mobilizing… Continue reading Financing the Green transition: initiative and challenges – Explained, pointwise
