About Gangotri National Park
Context: Gangotri national park (GNP) authorities would soon be transferring around 50 hectares of land to the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to develop new bunkers and border outposts near the LAC. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Gangotri National Park: Location: Ecology: Fauna: -Source: Times of India
The Miyawaki Plantation
Context The Prime Minister of India highlighted the Miyawaki plantation method, which entails creating dense urban forests in constrained locations, in a recent edition of “Mann ki Baat.” He gave explanations of this Japanese method and related the inspiring tale of Raafi Ramnath, a Keralan teacher who used the Miyawaki system to successfully turn a […]
Groundwater Extraction Shifts Earth’s Tilt
Context Relevance – Mains Question The influence of groundwater extraction on sea level rise and Earth’s axis shift is highlighted in the study by researchers at Seoul National University. Discuss the environmental effects that groundwater depletion might have and offer solutions to the problems that come with sustainable groundwater management. (150 Words) Earth’s Dynamic Axis […]
India’s Heat Emergency Plan: Rising Heatwaves
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains Question What steps has the Indian government made to combat the growing risk of heatwaves and safeguard communities at risk? Talk about the necessity of long-term planning and comprehensive heat action plans for managing different sectors in light of rising temperatures. (250 Words) Heat Waves A heat […]
Heatwaves In Odisha
Context: Odisha is currently facing an intense heatwave since April 2023, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in most monitoring centers across the state. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Source: The Hindu
Great Indian Bustard and Asiatic Lions
Context: As Cyclone Biporjoy approaches the port of Jakhau in Kutch, Gujarat, there are concerns about the impact on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in Naliya region and the Asiatic Lions in the Gir forest. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in News, Conservation of Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: About the Great Indian […]
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 […]