India’s Arctic imperative
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India’s Arctic imperative

In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.

What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis Environment GS 2 GS 3

What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?

Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.

Human dog relationship
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The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence

The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.

black carbon emissions
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The need to curb black carbon emissions

Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.

Water
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World Water Day

The World Water Day initiative, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and mobilize action on pressing water-related challenges.

Forest Fires
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Forest Fires in India

For nearly a week, the Coonoor forest range in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu has been engulfed by intense forest fires.

Bengaluru Water Shortage
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Environment Geography GS 3

Bengaluru Water Shortage

Bengaluru, the third most populated city in India, is experiencing the most severe drinking water shortage in its almost half a millennium existence.

Invasive Alien Species
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Invasive Alien Species

Among the seven countries in South Asia, India holds the distinction of having the largest land area and is home to 185 invasive alien plant species.

land management policy
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

An expansive land management policy is overdue

Fragmented approach to land management necessitates urgent intervention and policy reform.

IPCC
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What are IPCC’s assessment reports?

With the recent conclusion of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), discussions have now shifted towards the initiation of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7). A recent meeting held in Turkey marked the beginning of the AR7 cycle and set the stage for deliberations on crucial aspects such as report contents, timelines, and alignment with global climate goals.

Human-animal conflict
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Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala

The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.

banning fossil fuel extraction
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Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction

This article discusses the imperative for equitable phasing out of fossil fuels, international legal considerations, and the situation in India amidst global efforts to mitigate climate change