Kashmiris Forced To Burn Wood For Heat As Weather Turns Frigid
Context: Relevance : GS3 (Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure)
Octopuses and Their Kin Are A New Animal Welfare Frontier
Context: Relevance : GS3 (Environment and Biodiversity) Way Forward
Delhi Government Imposes Ban On Firecrackers Throughout The Year
Relevance : GS 3( Pollution )
Clear Medical Waste Dumped in T.N
Relevance : GS 3( Waste Management )
Delhi Remains India’s Most Polluted City
Background: Severe winter air pollution in Delhi continues to impact public health. Relevance: GS 3 (Pollution) Air Quality Index (AQI) Key Features Data Representation Purpose Six Categories of AQI
How would a carbon market function
Context: COP29 in Baku approved standards to establish an international carbon market by next year, aiming to curb global carbon emissions. Relevance: GS 3 (Environmental issues) Carbon Market Basics: Origins: Benefits: Challenges: Concerns:
Tiger Translocation: Case of Zeenat
Background: Translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to Similipal, Odisha, for genetic diversity. Relevance: GS 3(Environment) Current Movement: Monitoring: Challenges:
Beijing’s Strategy Highlights
Intro : 20-Year Plan (1998–2017) , Phased implementation involving public participation. Relevance: GS 3(Environment) Target Areas: Funding: Increased six-fold over four years. Recommendations for Delhi
SC Eases Anti-Pollution Curbs in NCR
Context : The Supreme Court relaxed stage-IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to stage-II in NCR due to improved Air Quality Index (AQI) levels since November 30. Relevance : GS 2 (Judiciary), GS 3(Environment) Key Points
World Wildlife Day 2024
Context : World Wildlife Conservation Day (December 4) Relevance : GS 3 (Environment ) Rich Biodiversity Conservation Challenges Threats and Solutions