G20 Presidency of India: Disaster Management Initiatives
Context: Due to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters worldwide, which have a negative impact on poverty, development, and social cohesion, the G20 has established a new working group on disaster risk reduction under India’s Presidency, positioning itself to prioritise disaster risk financing and meet the targets set forth in the Sendai framework […]
About The Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Context: Recently, the research team of the Department of Wildlife Protection has confirmed the presence of snow leopard in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park through camera trap photographs. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Kishtwar High Altitude National Park Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, located in the Kishtwar district of […]
Thawing Permafrost in Arctic
Context: According to a New Study, “Thawing Permafrost poses an environmental threat to thousands of sites with legacy industrial contamination”, thawing of Permafrost may result in the spread of toxic substances in the Arctic Region. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Permafrost Permafrost is a type of soil or rock […]
About The Carbon Dating Method
Context: Recently, the Allahabad High Court allowed the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct Carbon Dating of a ‘Shivling’ inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is carbon dating? What about non-living things? For example, Is there anything that cannot be dated? […]
About The Meri LiFE
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to mobilize youth for climate change ahead of World Environment Day on 5th June. About Meri LiFE app: Catalyzing a National Movement: Promoting LiFE-Related Tasks: The app encourages users to engage in a series of […]
Strategic-Economic Blocs Simply Tighten The Leash
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Mains Question In light of India’s prior withdrawal from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), critically evaluate the effects of India’s probable participation in the U.S.-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on its economic policies and prospects going […]
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Prevent Soil Decay
Context Regenerative agriculture is viewed as a solution to India’s water and land degradation problems, which are brought on by unsustainable farming practises that fuel climate change.It provides a means of enhancing smallholder farmers’ financial security while restoring the health and fertility of the land. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. […]
About The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR)
Context: Report of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) water hole census has been released recently, and a total of 374 animals from 18 wild species of animals and birds were recorded. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR): Flora and Fauna Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
About The Eretmoptera Murphyi
Context: According to a study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), a tiny flightless Midge (small insect) called Eretmoptera murphyi is changing the soil composition of Antarctica’s Signy Island. It is an invasive species on Antarctic Signy Island. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Eretmoptera murphyi Characteristics and Impact: Cause […]
Why India is Warming Slower than the World
Context The world’s yearly mean temperature is reported to have risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the norm between 1850 and 1900. However, as is to be expected, this growth is not constant. varied geographical areas and seasons have varied effects on it. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Biodiversity, and Environment Mains Question Examine the causes of […]