Droughts Increase as World Warms
Context The study found that flash droughts were more common than slower ones in tropical areas like India, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Amazon basin. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment: Disaster and disaster management. Mains question Describe the idea of “flash drought” and how it affects tropical regions’ agriculture […]
About The Cycas Pectinata
Context: Recently, a new study by five botanists has revealed that the Cycas pectinata plant’s existence in the Himalayan country is threatened by overcollection as an ornamental plant and habitat destruction. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Cycas pectinata: Conservation status: Significance: -Source: The Hindu
About The Heatwaves
Context: Seventeen mandals experienced severe heatwave conditions and 100 experienced heatwave conditions in various districts of Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Source: The Hindu
Project Tiger In India
Context: The number of tigers in India has increased by 6.74 per cent from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022, according to the figures of the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census, which was released by Prime Minister at an event in Karnataka’s Mysuru to mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’. Relevance: GS III: […]
Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? PM visits Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) chief recently said that the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary would soon be notified as a tiger reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary: Flora: Fauna: About the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) -Source: The Hindu
United Nations Water Conference
Context: The United Nations 2023 Water Conference held recently, was the first such meeting in 46 years. In a recent report entitled ‘Water for Sustainable Development 2018 – 2028’, the UN recognised the urgent need for action given that we are not on track to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for water — […]
Bio-CNG The Future Fuel
Context: Bio-CNG is an advanced version of biogas produced from organic sources. With rising cost of fuel, Bio-CNG can be a promising alternative for fossil-based petroleum fuel. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Fuel crisis in India: Bio-CNG: Bio-CNG in India: India’s efforts to promote Bio-CNG: National Policy on Biofuels What are […]
Implementation of Hydrogen Mission is crucial
Context Relevance GS Paper -3: Climate Change, Green Energy, Hydrogen Mission Mains Question The Green Hydrogen Mission is what? What problems do these solutions potentially address? (250 Words) Mission for Green Hydrogen: Varieties of hydrogen Green hydrogen challenges: The use of competitive procurement as a remedy: Need of the Hour Conclusion: • The future for […]
Groundwater Crisis: Four States Are Water-Stressed
Context Relevance GS paper-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS paper-3: Water Resources and its conservation. Mains Question What role does groundwater play in India? Also, make some recommendations for ways to strengthen groundwater governance. (250 Words) Key Points: Initiatives for Better Ground Water Governance: The Atal BhuJal Yojana Ways to Move Forward: Conclusion: