Enhancing Climate Resilience of Farming Systems
Context: Research conducted in the drought-prone Jalna district of Maharashtra sheds light on the effectiveness of different interventions in enhancing the climate resilience of farming systems. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Major Findings: Major Impacts of Climate Change on Indian Agriculture: Altered Rainfall Patterns: Rising Temperatures: Pest and Disease Challenges: […]
Why is the 1.5 °C Objective So Important?
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains question What are the main obstacles to meeting the 1.5 degree Celsius objective and potential solutions that have been mentioned in recent World Meteorological Organisation publications that emphasise the urgency of global action on climate change? (250 Words) Why is the 1.5 Celsius objective so important? Present […]
About Spotted Pond Turtles
Context: Three persons engaged as mahouts (keepers and drivers of an elephant) in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam, have been arrested for capturing and consuming spotted pond turtles, a rare species of a freshwater turtle. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Spotted Pond Turtles: Conservation Status: Kaziranga National […]
Ground-level ozone
Context: According to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), parts of the Delhi-NCR region witnessed ground-level ozone exceeding the national standards on 87 out of 92 days between March and May in 2023. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Findings from the report: Ground-Level Ozone Impact […]
About Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR)
Context: A 15-year-old tiger has died after being found in an injured condition near the Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) Significant Features Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
World Environment Day 2023
Context: World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a platform to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: World Environment Day 2023 Establishment and Hosting: 50th Anniversary: Theme for 2023: Objectives: E-Cooking: A Clean and Energy-Efficient Alternative Definition and Adoption: Role […]
About The EIACP Programme
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About EIACP Programme: About Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment):
Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP
Context: According to a recent Report by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Program (WFP) Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity, India’s neighbors, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Report: […]
Threats from Plastic Recycling
Context: At the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee Meeting in Paris, a recent report titled “Forever Toxic: The science on health threats from plastic recycling,” published by Greenpeace Philippines, challenges the widely held belief that recycling is the ultimate solution to plastic pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Plastic […]
About Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW)
Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative called Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) Main components of GGGW include: World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance Structure: The governance structure of WMO […]