Addressing the Complexity of Land Use
Context: The significance of land, the fundamental basis of our existence, is frequently underestimated in discussions surrounding sustainable development. Nevertheless, it is the very earth beneath our feet that nurtures life, houses valuable resources, and supports us collectively. As we progress in our pursuit of advancement, it’s essential to acknowledge that each stride we take […]
Supreme Court Considers Tiger Safari in Uttarakhand
Context: The Supreme Court has shown a favorable inclination towards approving the establishment of a Tiger Safari at Pakhrau, Uttarakhand, situated in the buffer area of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). However, the court stressed that safari parks should only house local tigers that are injured, conflicted, or orphaned, and not those sourced from zoos. Additionally, […]
Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionising Waste Management
Context: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have attracted increasing attention in recent times. Presently, there’s a growing recognition of the crucial role that technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), plays in advancing these objectives, leading to deeper discussions. Smart cities today are actively employing innovative technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and AI to […]
About the Golden Langurs
Context: According to the comprehensive population estimation by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE), Assam Forest Department, Bodoland Territorial Council, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), and Conservation Himalayas there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Golden Langurs: Physical Characteristics: Geographic Range: […]
The Water Crisis in Urban India
Context: The water crisis in Karnataka has impacted over 7,000 villages, 1,100 wards, and 220 talukas, extending its repercussions to Mandya and Mysuru districts. These regions are significant as they encompass a major Cauvery river watershed and the Krishnaraja Sagardam, vital sources of water for Bengaluru. While the capital city has dominated headlines, the crisis’s effects are […]
Jim Corbett National Park
Context: The Supreme Court has slammed the political-bureaucrat nexus over illegal construction and felling of trees at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, saying public trust had been thrown into the “waste bin”. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Intervention in Alleged Violations at Corbett National Park Background: […]
FAO Report The Unjust Climate
Context: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released a report titled “The Unjust Climate,” highlighting the varying impacts of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas based on gender, wealth, and age. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the FAO Report: […]
Tourism in Wildlife Parks
Context: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for cutting down approximately 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park. The Court deemed the collaboration between forest officials and a prominent state politician to significantly expand a tiger safari within the park as a violation of conservation principles. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains […]
Addressing Methane Emissions
Context: MethaneSAT — a satellite which will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale — was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Addressing Methane Emissions: Urgency and Impact Greenhouse Effect: Methane’s Potent Impact: Human Health Implications: Formation of Ground-Level Ozone: MethaneSAT’s […]
Fourth Mass Coral Bleaching
Context: According to the U.S. NOAA, the world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Coral Reefs Risks and threats to coral reefs Coral […]