Empower the guardians of the earth
Context: ₹72,000-crore project includes a transshipment port, airport, cruise terminal, shipbreaking yard, and more. Threatens Great Nicobar’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and its ecological balance. Relevance: GS 3 (Biodiversity) Ecological Impact: Indigenous Communities: Conservation Colonialism: Social Impact: Proposed Solutions: Protecting Great Nicobar’s biodiversity and respecting indigenous rights is essential for long-term ecological and cultural sustainability. Indigenous […]
Sharp fall in Madrasa and unrecognised school enrolments
Context: India’s school enrolments dropped by 1.22 crore in 2023-24 compared to 2018-19, attributed primarily to weeding out duplicate and ghost entries through Aadhaar-linked student IDs. Relevance: GS 2 (Education) Decline Across School Types: Madrasas and Unrecognised Schools: Concentration of Decline: Key Issues: Weeding Out Ghost and Duplicate Entries: Impact on Access to Education: Recognised […]
Four UN Environmental Summits Fell Short in 2024
Context: In 2023, four key UN summits on biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, and plastic pollution failed to achieve meaningful outcomes, posing a setback to global environmental initiatives. Relevance: GS 3 (Environment) Divergent National Interests: Lack of Consensus: Global Crises Distract Action: Fragmented Efforts and Trust Issues: Rebuilding Momentum: Need for Collective Global Action:
Human-Induced Loss of Elders Threatens Various Species
Context : The loss of elder individuals in animal populations, driven by human activities, disrupts social structures, survival strategies, and reproductive success. Relevance : GS 3 ( Environment) Impact of Elder Loss Role of Elders in Animal Populations Scientific Evidence Conservation Challenges Longevity Conservation Focus Areas Policy Suggestions Conservation Case Studies
₹45,000-cr. Ken-Betwa link project launched
Context: Ken-Betwa link national project Launched in two phases. Relevance : GS 3 ( Infrastructure, Ecology ) Additional data: Strategic Importance: Linking National Goals: Criticism and Challenges: Economic Impact on Local Communities: Future Prospects:
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