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.

Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Geography GS 1 GS 3

More and Frequent Cyclones in Arabian Sea

According to a new study, human induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense cyclones in the Eastern Arabian Sea.

Women, marriage and labour market participation
Posted in GS 3 Economic Development Editorial Analysis

Women, marriage and labour market participation

World Bank estimates (2022): The worldwide Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women was 47.3% in 2022.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 1 GS 3 Indian Society

Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode

Rapid urbanization in India and its after effects

Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management GS 3

Dam Safety Act, 2021

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in North Sikkim’s South Lhonak Lake washed away one of the biggest hydropower projects in India, the Teesta III dam at Chungthang.

Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

AI and Deepfakes

A new report warns that the proliferation of child sexual abuse images on the internet could become much worse if something is not done to put controls on AI tools that generate deepfake photos.

Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022

Excessive number of species have been included in the new schedules of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022, with no consultation or process.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

The shape of climate justice in a warming India

The G-20 summit in Delhi(2023) agreed to enhance renewable energy and energy efficiency, but failed to reach consensus on fossil fuel phase-out.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Security

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Methanol as Fuel

The power of green methanol | The Hindu Business line

Environment Impact Assessment
Posted in GS 3 Environment GS 4 Values and Ethics in Public administration

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

Syllabus – Environmental Impact Assessment (GS3)Source – The Hindu,17/10/2023 ContextTeesta dam breach in Sikkim and the recent floods and landslides…

Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development Environment Ethics and Human Interface GS 2 GS 3 GS 4 Mains C A

Role of Sustainable Water Management in Food Security

The Theme of this year’s World Food Day(October 16) is ”Water is Life, Water is Food’ which underscores the importance of sustainable Water Management.