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A CARBON MARKET OFFERS BENEFITS WE SHOULD SEIZE Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and ecology Conservation Why in the News? India’s recent push to expand its domestic carbon market, combined with weak outcomes at CoP-30 in Belém, has renewed debate on carbon pricing, climate justice, and clean-technology adoption. As global warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, India faces …
Read MoreRethinking Urban Modernity: Lessons from Asia’s Extreme Climate Events Syllabus: GS 3 ● Climate change ● Sustainable urban development Why in the News This article examines how recent floods and cyclones across Asia expose a flawed understanding of “modern” urban development. While cities invest in connectivity and infrastructure that signal prosperity, they neglect drainage, slope …
Read MoreSupreme Court Questions Stubble Burning Blame in Delhi Pollution Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has stated that farmers cannot be scapegoated for Delhi’s pollution, noting that pollution persisted despite a sharp fall in stubble-burning cases. It asked the CAQM to examine other major pollution sources and revisit its action plan. Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreChile Warns of Sharp Decline in Humboldt Penguins Why in the News ? Chile has officially classified the Humboldt penguin as an endangered species, after new scientific assessments revealed a drastic fall in its population. Conservationists warn that continued climate change, overfishing, pollution, and diseases may push the species towards critical endangerment soon. Growing Concerns …
Read MoreSouth Asia’s Worsening Air Pollution Needs Urgent Action Syllabus: GSPaper-3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ,Sustainable Development ,Climate Change Why in the News ? The 2024 India–Pakistan Smog renewed concerns about escalating air pollution across South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore recording some of the world’s worst AQI levels. Reports from Greenpeace …
Read MoreClimate Transitions and the Rising Global Entropy Trap Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? As global leaders prepare for CoP-30 in Brazil, concerns are mounting over the mitigation-first climate model that pressures developing nations to accelerate decarbonisation. The article highlights how poorly sequenced climate transitions are increasing systemic …
Read MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
Read MoreIndia’s Carbon Emission Growth Slows in 2025 Why in the News ? The Global Carbon Project reported that India’s greenhouse gas emissions grew by only 1.4% in 2025, significantly lower than last year’s 4%. The slowdown is attributed to favourable monsoon conditions reducing cooling demand and a strong rise in clean energy transitions. Key Findings …
Read MoreTamil Nadu’s Pioneering Model of District-Level Climate Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper -3 Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Why in the News? Tamil Nadu has emerged as a national frontrunner in sub-state climate governance with its innovative district-level decarbonisation plans, a real-time Climate Action Tracker, and …
Read More“What South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery” (GS Paper 3 – UNFCCC, Sustainable Development) Introduction South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, looks to COP30 (Belém, Brazil) for decisive action and credible delivery. A decade after the Paris Agreement (2015), global emissions continue to …
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