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 […]
Potential of STP sludge in Ganga River cleanup efforts
Context: The sludge from Indian sewage treatment plants (STPs) is significant in treating polluted water from the Ganga River. A recent study highlights the potential of this sludge as a fertilizer and biofuel. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is Sludge? Treatment and Classification: Sludge Disposal in India: Main […]
About Forest Fires
Context: The inquiry of bushfires that broke down in March 2023 by Goa Forest department has found that the fires were largely triggered by natural causes. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of the Article: About Forest Fires A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas with a significant amount of combustible vegetation, […]
Floods Triggered By Atmospheric Rivers
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Climate Change, Global Warming, Atmospheric river and its effects; Disaster Management; Floods Mains Question The Atmospheric River AR is what? Discuss the effects of the atmospheric river on the climate globally as well. (150 Words) Important Findings: Key Findings: Atmospheric river Way forward: Conclusion: Understanding the role of ARs in the current […]
Conservation Efforts For Migratory Birds
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology (Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation) Why in News? About Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)
National Mission for Clean Ganga
Focus: GS III- Environment Why in News? National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organized the ‘River-Cities Alliance (RCA) Global Seminar: Partnership for Building International River-Sensitive Cities’. About National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) The NMCG now has the status of an Authority and its key […]
Eliminating Carbon Emissions in Steel Production
Context: Hydrogen is a crucial part of the world’s plans to greenify its manufacturing and automobile industries as a fuel whose production and use needn’t emit carbon. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Steel Production through Direct Reduction with Hydrogen Gas Benefits of Using Hydrogen as a Reducing Agent in […]
About Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP)
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? The growth of ethanol sector has been tremendous which has set a sort of example for the world, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry while addressing one day seminar on […]
Deaths Due To High Level Of Hydrogen Sulphide In Air
Context: Eleven people died and four were taken ill on inhaling a toxic gas in Punjab. The gas has been identified as hydrogen sulphide. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Pollution and Environmental degradation), GS-II: International Relations (Internal Treaties and Agreements) Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to Hazardous Chemicals What are neurotoxins? About Hydrogen Sulphide: Highlights […]
About Carbon Market Scheme
Context: Recently, The 27 member states in the EU approved a revamp to the bloc’s so-called carbon market, which is set to make it more costly to pollute for businesses in Europe, sharpening the main tool the EU has to discourage carbon dioxide emissions in the industrial sector. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions […]