Road to Net-Zero Status
Context: A year after announcing its intention to achieve a net-zero emission status by 2070, India told the world how it was going to reach there. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Some of the measures listed by India: Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries have to prepare and submit two […]
Genetic Modification (GM) of Mustard
Context: As soon as the government took the decision to release India’s first genetically-modified (GM) food crop Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11) for “environment release”, some activists approached the Supreme Court to ban it for various reasons. The Supreme Court has ordered the status quo to be maintained till the next hearing on the matter on […]
Tracking System For Methane Emissions
Context Relevance GS 1: Geography, climate change GS 3: Environment protection Mains Question Do you believe that goals such as net zero emissions and afforestation can help to mitigate the negative effects of climate change? (150 Words) MARS (Methane Alert and Response System) MARS’s Operation MARS Is Required
What is Greenwashing?
Context: Recently, the United Nations Secretary General has warned private corporations to desist the practice of Greenwashing and mend their ways within a year. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What Is Greenwashing? Examples of Greenwashing Effects of greenwashing -Source: The Hindu
Energy Transition Accelerator
Context: The US has unveiled a new carbon offset scheme called Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) for climate finance. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) Benefits of ETA -Source: Indian Express
Rich Countries To Pay Back
Context The article emphasises that the window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius appears to be closing rapidly, and it examines the prospects and feasibility of limiting carbon emissions to 45% by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050 to avert disaster. Relevance GS Paper 3: Conservation related issues. Mains question Discuss […]
Mangrove Alliance For Climate
Context: At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties (COP27), this year’s UN climate summit, the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) was launched with India as a partner. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) : Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance How are Mangrove Forests Useful? […]
About The Snow Leopard
Context: The first-ever recording of the snow leopard from the Baltal-Zojila region has renewed hopes for the elusive predator in the higher altitudes of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: The Hindu
Delhi-NCR Air Quality Index
Context: Over the past few days, as the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas has made its annual November-December appearance in policy debates and public discussion, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has been mentioned repeatedly. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Air Quality Index About National Ambient […]
The Fruits of Dirty Air
Context The haze and smoke over Delhi has become an annual occurrence during the months of October and November. The current situation has resulted in a temporary halt to construction activities as well as the movement of trucks and diesel four-wheelers that do not meet BS-VI standards. Relevance GS Paper 3: Environment protection Mains Question […]