Coastline Erosion
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Coastline Erosion

The Union Minister recently stated that, according to a study by the National Centre for Coastal Research, more than a third of India’s coastline is at risk of erosion.

glaciers
Posted in Mains C A Environment Geography GS 1 GS 3

An icy warning

The World Meteorological Organization’s latest report, “The Global Climate 2011 – 2020,” notes that, on average, glaciers worldwide underwent an annual thinning of about one meter from 2011 to 2020 in the section discussing glacier health

Global Cooling Pledge
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Global Cooling Pledge

At the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, approximately 63 nations have committed to the world’s first-ever pledge to significantly reduce cooling emissions.

Ethics of Climate Engineering
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3 GS 4 Values and Ethics in Public administration

Ethics of Climate Engineering

UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST) has published its first-ever report on the Ethics of Climate Engineering.

Urban Flood
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Environment GS 3

Urban Flood in India

The recent flooding in Chennai has sparked conversations about urban floods in India.

Loss and Damage Fund
Posted in GS 3 Editorial Analysis Environment

Loss and Damage Fund

The commencement of the COP28 climate conference in Dubai saw the official initiation of a fund for loss and damage, aimed at assisting vulnerable nations in managing the consequences of climate change.

Stubble Burning
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Stubble Burning – Reasons and Impacts

Supreme Court recently questioned the Punjab government as to why they couldn’t cover the expenses of crop residue management machines for small-scale farmers.

Plastic Credits
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Plastic Credits

In discussions led by the UN in Nairobi, plastic credits are being considered as a potential tool to reduce plastic pollution.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3 Mains C A

More Light, Less Sound

With the festival season, such as Diwali, upon us, concerns about noise pollution are once again in the spotlight. India’s bustling roadways, religious gatherings, and festive celebrations significantly contribute to this issue.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Giving The Urban Indian a Better Life

Every year, Delhi and certain regions in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh experience a critical juncture in their annual air quality, particularly in urban areas.

Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Climate Polycrisis

Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system | The Hindu Editorial

Posted in Mains C A Environment Governance GS 2 GS 3

Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana

The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.