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India’s Heat-Health Crisis Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? India is witnessing worsening heat waves, straining its public health systems. Experts at a national climate-health conference called for urgent, preventive, and equity-based reforms to handle rising heat-related illnesses and address the growing heat health crisis. Introduction India is experiencing increasingly severe heat waves …
Read MoreClimate Change to Intensify Cyclones, Threaten Ecosystems Why in the News ? A recent study warns that under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, global warming will make tropical cyclones more intense and frequent, expanding their reach to new regions and severely endangering ecosystems like mangroves worldwide by 2100. This highlights the urgent need for climate change …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? The Arctic, traditionally a zone of scientific collaboration and environmental preservation, is witnessing rising geopolitical tensions. Military and strategic competition in the region is intensifying due to shifting global power dynamics. Russia has become …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On March 15, 2025, several States and cities in India experienced the first severe heatwave of the year. This occurrence was 20 days earlier than the first severe heatwave in 2024, indicating a shift in seasonal patterns. The early onset suggests that India may be heading into another exceptionally warm year …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The European Space Agency is launching its Biomass mission to map global forests and measure forest biomass. This will enhance understanding of forests’ role in the carbon cycle, aiding in climate change monitoring and forest conservation efforts. Highlights of the Mission : The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new study reveals the Arctic Boreal Zone has begun releasing more carbon than it absorbs due to intensifying wildfires and permafrost thaw, marking a shift from carbon sink to source and raising concerns over climate change feedback loops. Intensifying Wildfires Worldwide: Wildfires across the S. (Texas, Oklahoma, California), Japan, …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, has recorded its lowest water level in five years due to declining rainfall, reduced snowfall, encroachments, pollution, and unplanned construction, raising concerns about water scarcity and the lake’s ecological health. Current Situation and Causes of Declining Water Levels: Naini Lake, a key attraction in Nainital, …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the 1925 Act to modernize maritime regulations. The Bill simplifies laws, aligns with international standards, and promotes ease of doing business in shipping. About the Purpose and Key Features of the Bill: Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India recorded its warmest February in 124 years this year. IMD warning for March: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an alarm, predicting above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days in March. Early flowering and faster ripening: High temperatures lead to premature flowering and accelerated ripening, impacting the …
Read MoreWhy in News? A Nature study (Feb 19, 2024) found that melting glaciers have raised global sea levels by nearly 2 cm this century. This rise accelerates coastal flooding, displaces populations, and threatens ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Causes of Sea Level Rise: Glacial Melting: A study in Nature (Feb 19, 2024) …
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