Tag: Environment

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), recently implemented by the European Union (EU), has significant implications for countries like India. CBAM imposes a carbon cost on high-emission imports, potentially affecting India’s export competitiveness. This new regulation, aimed at preventing carbon leakage, raises concerns about compatibility with existing trade norms and… Continue reading Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The ban on single-use plastic in India has been a significant step towards addressing the plastic waste crisis and promoting sustainability. Since the ban was imposed, the government has taken various measures to enforce the regulations and raise awareness about the harmful impacts of plastic pollution. However, challenges persist, including… Continue reading Plastic ban in India: Progress so far – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has recently issued a new update to its “State of the Global Climate Report.” The report warns of a surge in global temperatures to record levels within the next five years. It predicts a 66% chance that annual average temperatures will exceed 1.5 °C above… Continue reading WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Tiger Translocation Project in India, the country’s first interstate endeavour, aimed to bolster the tiger population in Odisha’s Satkosia Tiger Reserve. This involved moving tigers from well-populated reserves in Madhya Pradesh, like Bandhavgarh and Kanha. However, the project faced significant hurdles, and the relocated tigers couldn’t adapt to their… Continue reading Tiger translocation project: Need and significance – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction As environmental concerns take centre stage, India contemplates a significant shift in its automotive industry. A government panel, the Energy Transition Advisory Committee (ETAC), recommends a ban on diesel vehicles in cities with a population of over a million by 2027. This bold step aims to curb emissions and promote… Continue reading Ban on diesel vehicles by 2027: Reasoning and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction   Recently, the Indian Prime Minister marked the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger by putting out a 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the tiger population in India has grown from 1,411 in 1972 to 3,167 in 2022. The Prime Minister established the International Big Cats Alliance… Continue reading Increasing tiger population in India and government initiatives – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction   Lately, Stray dogs have been in news, due to their attacks on children and men, in multiple incidents. In Telangana’s Khammam district, a five-year-old boy died after being attacked by a stray dog while playing outside. This is the second dog attack incident in less than a month. A few… Continue reading The Issue of Stray dogs in India – Explained, pointwise