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Climate Justice Beyond Major Emitters: Recognising the Responsibility of Super-Affluent Countries at COP31 Syllabus: GS – 2 – Climate Justice , Environmental Sustainability Focus : The editorial examines the unequal distribution of climate responsibility by highlighting the role of affluent lifestyles and consumption patterns in global warming. It argues for expanding climate accountability beyond major …
Read MoreBAHAMAS JOINS INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE AS 116TH MEMBER WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Bahamas has joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member. Its High Commissioner, Peter Nicholas Symonette Jr., formally handed over the Instrument of Accession to the ISA Framework Agreement during the Ninth Session of the ISA Assembly in New …
Read MoreBHARAT RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT PROMOTES GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Summit Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Four-Day Event: Scheduled from 2 to 5 November 2026, the summit carries the theme ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire’. Global Participation: Representatives …
Read MoreFROM CLIMATE TARGETS TO ENERGY JUSTICE Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Sustainable Development Why in the News? India’s climate policy debate is increasingly concerned with reconciling decarbonisation, energy access and developmental equity. The article argues that global climate negotiations overemphasise emissions targets and production while overlooking unequal energy consumption and national well-being. It calls for a …
Read MoreCOP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreAIR POLLUTION PLAN NEEDS POLITICAL WILL, NOT AN EYE ON THE ELECTION CYCLE Syllabus: GS2: Issues related to development and management of social sector Health Why in the News? The Delhi Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 seeks to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility by phasing out registrations of conventional vehicles. While the initiative …
Read MoreHUMAN CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL WARMING HIGHEST EVER IN 2025 Why in the News? IGCC Findings: The Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) 2025 report stated that human contribution to global warming reached a record 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels. Third Warmest Year: Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.39°C higher than the 1850–1900 baseline, making it the …
Read MoreIntegrating Climate And Development Finance For Growth Why in the News ? Growing concerns over the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap and climate challenges have renewed focus on creating a unified framework that links climate finance and development finance, enabling investments that generate both environmental and socio-economic benefits while strengthening environmental democracy and …
Read MoreIndia Nordic Partnership Gains Momentum Through Oslo Summit Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to strengthen the strategic partnership and bilateral relations with Nordic countries in technology, renewable energy, sustainability, trade, defense cooperation, and digital innovation, building on shared values of democracy and …
Read MoreWorld Meteorological Day Highlights Climate Monitoring Importance Globally Why in the News ? World Meteorological Day is being observed on 23rd March 2026 with the theme “Observing today, protecting tomorrow”, highlighting the role of meteorological services, global cooperation, and climate data in ensuring disaster preparedness, sustainability, and societal well-being through comprehensive environmental impact assessment and …
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