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
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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 → 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
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 → 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
WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – 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
Tiger translocation project: Need and significance – 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
