Is global warming accelerating?
Context:Record-Breaking January 2025: Relevance : GS 3(Environment ,Climate Change) Scientific Debate on Acceleration: Skepticism from Other Scientists: Natural Climate Factors & Their Impact: Uncertainty About 2025: Implications: Policy & Global Response: Scientific Uncertainty & Debate:
New Home For Cheetahs
Background & Context: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Preparations at Gandhi Sagar Historical & Geographical Significance Local Displacement & Concerns Key Challenges & Future Implications
Centre holds consultation with States on setting up biomanufacturing facilities
Background of the BioE3 Policy: Biomanufacturing Overview: Role of the Consultation: Key Points from the Consultation: State Engagement and Policy Gaps: Strategic Measures for Biotech Growth: Challenges Highlighted by States: Industry Growth Potential: Implications for the Future:
A surge of dead sea turtles in the sand
Context : Unusual Surge in Turtle Deaths: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Cultural and Ecological Significance: Primary Causes of Death: Impacts on Turtle Population: Government and Conservation Efforts: Wider Regional Impact: Collaboration for Conservation: Call to Action:
International Big Cat Alliance Comes into force
Key Developments: Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Objectives & Significance: Big Cats Covered by IBCA: Scientific Classification & Roaring Ability: India’s Role in Big Cat Conservation: Conclusion:
Western Ghats: a living archive of culture, memory, and resilience
Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Current Threats: Cultural and Spiritual Connection to Nature: Ecological Devastation: Resistance and Resilience: Call for Conservation and Cultural Preservation:
What is the SC directive on sacred groves?
Context : The Supreme Court’s December 18, 2024 directive mandates the Rajasthan Forest Department to map and classify sacred groves as ‘forests’ and ‘community reserves’ under the Wildlife Protection Act, shifting control from community-based management to government oversight, conflicting with the Forest Rights Act. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) December 18, 2024 SC Order: Implications of the Order: T.N. Godavarman Case (1997): Traditional Community Conservation: Sacred Groves […]
New life-sized mechanical elephant to assist Kerala temple in ceremonies
Context and Significance: Relevance : GS 1(Culture), GS 3(Environment), GS 4(Ethics) Features of Kombara Kannan Ethical and Cultural Implications Broader Implications
Do not reduce forest land for linear projects
Background & Issue Relevance : GS 3(Environment) SC’s Observations & Directives Implications & Relevance
Impact of Maize-Based Ethanol Production
Context : Government’s Plan for Ethanol Production Relevance : GS 3(Environment , Energy Security) India’s Ethanol Distillery Capacity Role of Maize in Ethanol Production Impact of Maize-Based Ethanol Production Conclusion