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France’s Heatwave Deaths: A Warning for the World Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper I: Geography and climate; GS Paper II: Governance and health; GS Paper III: Disaster management, environment and climate change; Essay Article Type: UPSC Rapid Revision Article | 360-degree Mains Analysis | Prelims Facts + Mains Dimensions 1. Why in News? France has recorded …
Read MoreHidden Fungal Networks Play Crucial Climate Protection Role Why in the News ? A recent study published in the journal Science has produced the first global map of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, revealing their enormous underground networks and highlighting their critical role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation. This comprehensive environmental impact …
Read MoreEl Niño, La Niña and “Godzilla El Niño” Understanding the World’s Powerful Climate Cycle UPSC CSE | GS Paper 1: Physical Geography | GS Paper 3: Environment, Agriculture, Disaster Management How to use this article First understand the mechanism: normal Pacific conditions, trade winds, Walker Circulation, El Niño and La Niña. Revise tables for Prelims: …
Read MoreEl Niño Threatens India’s Economy and Livelihoods Why in the News ? Forecasts indicate a high probability of El Niño developing during 2026–27, raising concerns about below-normal monsoon rainfall in India. Experts warn that its impact may extend beyond weather, affecting agriculture, employment, inflation, and overall economic stability, necessitating comprehensive environmental impact assessment of adaptation …
Read MoreIndia Abstains On UN Climate Change Resolution Vote Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position …
Read MoreON CLIMATE CHANGE, INDIA HAS A GOOD STORY TO TELL Why in the News? India announced its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on March 25 for the 2030–2035 period. These commitments are part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (2015). The update signals India’s enhanced climate targets and long-term strategy amid …
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 …
Read MoreTOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …
Read MoreUrban India’s Climate Challenge Syllabus GS 3: Urbanisation Why in the News? Recently, COP30 held in Belem, Brazil, placed waste circularity at the core of climate action, committing global funds to reduce methane emissions and urging cities to treat waste as a resource. Introduction Urban waste management has emerged as a defining challenge for India’s …
Read MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
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