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Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Syllabus: GS – 2 – Multilateral Organizations and India’s Foreign Policy Focus : The editorial examines the launch of Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) amid the weakening of the existing global governance framework. It highlights the growing role of the Global South, the need for institutional reforms, public participation and ecological sustainability, …
Read MoreCRYOSPHERE MELTING THREATENS GLOBAL CLIMATE AND COASTAL FUTURES WHY IN THE NEWS ? New Reports: Reports by the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) and UNEP, released ahead of COP31 in Türkiye, warn that irreversible ice loss is already underway at approximately 1.4°C global warming. Key Warning: Even limiting warming to 1.5°C will not prevent substantial …
Read MoreEL NIÑO TRIGGERS EMERGENCY RESPONSES ACROSS NATIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Emergency Declaration: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has declared a national emergency to address the growing impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon. Affected Communities: Drought has already affected 63 communities, while livestock farmers face shortages of animal feed. Regional Preparedness: Myanmar’s Yangon region …
Read MoreFOR ENERGY SECURITY, E100 ALONE IS NOT THE ANSWER Syllabus: GS-3: Science and Technology Environment and Ecology Economy Why in the News? India has transitioned to E20 petrol and amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to facilitate vehicles running on E100 (pure ethanol). While ethanol blending aims to reduce crude oil imports and strengthen …
Read MoreLAKE-TERMINATING GLACIERS ACCELERATE GLOBAL ICE LOSS WHY IN NEWS ? Scientific Findings: A study published in Nature Communications, led by researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Leeds, found that glaciers terminating in lakes, oceans or ice shelves contributed disproportionately to global glacier ice loss between 2000 and 2019. Climate Concern: The …
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 MoreIUCN WARNS GLOBAL CORAL REEFS FACE COLLAPSE BY 2075 WHY IN NEWS ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has warned that nearly all shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. Its global assessment classified 96% of coral reef systems as critically endangered, highlighting the growing impacts of …
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 MoreUN SEA LEVEL DECLARATION: STATEHOOD, MARITIME RIGHTS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE Why in the News? The UN General Assembly approved the Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on September 24, addressing the scientific, financial, social and legal consequences of rising seas. Its significant provisions affirm that vulnerable low-lying island states can retain statehood, sovereignty, UN …
Read MoreRIVER-LINKING IS NOT THE SOLUTION Syllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-3: Issues Relating to Development WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Debate: Union Home Minister Amit Shah advocated resolving southern India’s water disputes and discussed linking rivers from the Brahmaputra to the Godavari and Cauvery. Pennaiyar Dispute: Tamil Nadu’s demand for a …
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