Indoor air pollution
Understanding Indoor Air Pollution Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Major Domestic Indoor Pollutants Health Impacts of Indoor Air Pollution Design-Related Causes & Solutions Role of Architecture and Green Design Climatic & Environmental Considerations Policy and Public Health Perspective Concluding Insights
India’s critical efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming
Context : The Paradox of Air Pollution and Global Warming Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Study Findings on Aerosol Reduction and Temperature Trends Greenhouse Gases vs. Aerosols: Contrasting Climate Effects India’s Energy Dependency and Aerosol Emissions The ‘Invisible Offset’ Effect of Aerosols Aerosols and Monsoon Rainfall Global Case Studies on Aerosol Reductions Need for Balanced Climate […]
Why India needs to clean its air
Background Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Pollution) Key Issues in India’s Air Pollution Crisis Understanding Pollution Beyond a Technical Issue Weak Implementation of Air Quality Targets Budget and Funding Constraints Measuring the Wrong Indicators The “Western Trap” – Overreliance on Digital Solutions Global Best Practices and Lessons for India The Way Forward: A Phased, […]
Summer set to be warmer but El Nino unlikely during next monsoon
Context : IMD’s Monsoon Outlook for 2025: Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Past El Nino and its Impact: Neutral Conditions and Uncertainty: Seasonal Temperature Forecast: Future Outlook: Conclusion:
Targeted conservation efforts pulled hundreds of species
Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Findings of the Study Forward Prospects : Source : Down To Earth
How climate change is affecting India’s wheat production cycle
Wheat Production in India Relevance : GS 3(Agriculture ,Environment ) Rising Temperatures and Impact on Wheat Growth Scientific Insights into Heat Stress on Wheat Role of Indian Ocean Warming & Monsoon Shift Secondary Effects of Heat Stress on Wheat Farming Adaptation & Mitigation Strategies
Indian Railways to dig ponds under govt’s Mission Amrit Sarovar
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Infrastructure , Environment and Ecology) Phase 2 of the Mission Role of Indian Railways Significance & Impact Challenges & Way Forward
Greener Electrochemical Process Turns Urine into Plant Fuel
Historical Context & Urine’s Value Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology, Agriculture) The Problem Addressed Innovation: Electrochemical Conversion to Percarbamide Catalyst & Optimized Conditions Dual Benefits—“Two Birds, One Stone” Percarbamide’s Properties & Applications Sustainability & Efficiency Scientific Breakthrough & Practical Implications Challenges & Future Directions Broader Significance
Delhi most polluted Capital in world
Context : India’s air pollution crisis Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Factors Contributing to Delhi’s Pollution Crisis Implications of Severe Air Pollution Way Forward: Policy Interventions and Solutions
Madhav National Park in M.P. becomes India’s 58th Tiger Reserve
Context : Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology ) Tiger Reintroduction Efforts Conservation Significance & Ecological Impact Challenges & Future Prospects