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Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as a key pillar of the Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap. This decision underscores deepened …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: Global leaders will gather in Canada’s capital -Ottawa – to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution by the end of the year. This treaty is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Azerbaijan aims to emphasize “peace” and “truce” at COP-29 in November, urging countries to focus on climate solutions amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions. COP-29 seeks to build on COP-28’s commitments, including transitioning away from fossil fuels and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while addressing funding gaps for developing countries. source:alamy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre has approved 12 projects under the Green Credit Program (GCP), aimed at incentivizing voluntary environmental actions. 24 additional plans from state forest departments are currently under consideration for approval. Source:Outlookplanet Green Credit Program (GCP): Market-based mechanism for voluntary environmental actions. Targets individuals, communities, and private sector Part of the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court decided to assess the Uttarakhand government’s response to recent forest fires, questioning if it was lackadaisical and contributed to loss of lives and forest cover. The Bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, requested a report from the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary on the state’s readiness to combat forest fires, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India becomes the third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan; global renewable energy trends indicate a shift towards sustainability. source:firstindia About India Rises to Third Position in Solar Power Production: In 2023, India surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar power, according to a report by Ember. India generated …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Climate change related cases and judicial intervention in this area Focus : The article critically examines the recent Supreme Court judgment extending constitutional rights to mitigate the impacts of climate change in India. It assesses the potential implications, flaws, and alternative approaches to addressing climate-related challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable development and environmental …
Read MoreEvent: Open 8k Marathon – 2024 Route: From Ramohalli Cross, Mysore Road to Big Baniyan Tree, Ramohalli Theme: “SAVE DODDA ALADAMARA” Date: 16 June 2024 Time: 6:30 am – 7:30 am Join us for a morning of purpose and passion as we lace up your shoes and hit the pavement for a cause close to …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2:Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: “Development Goals (SDG), that was held in New …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Environment and ecology , Regeneration of wasteland and related policies Focus : The Environment Ministry introduced the Green Credit Programme in October 2023. It is a market-based mechanism allowing individuals and companies to claim incentives, termed ‘green credits,’ for contributions to environmental and ecological restoration. Source- GoI Understanding the Green Credit Programme Some …
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