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The Missing Engine in Climate Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, has reignited global attention on climate innovation as …
Read MoreRenewable energy harnesses natural resources such as sunlight, wind, water, and Earth’s heat to generate sustainable power. Using these clean energy sources is vital for reducing greenhouse emissions and combating climate change while ensuring energy security.
Read MoreUnderstand the urgent realities of global warming—its causes, impacts, and how you can help prevent it. A must-know topic for every UPSC aspirant.
Read MoreAdaptation Ahead of COP30 Why in the News ? Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted that adaptation indicators will be a key focus for India at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. The conference will review progress under the Paris Agreement’s Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and rationalise indicators to enhance resilience and capacity, particularly in light …
Read MoreUN Report Flags Shortfall in Global Emission Cuts Why in the News? A new United Nations synthesis report ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, warns that countries are set to reduce emissions by only 17% by 2035, far short of the targets needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C. This shortfall emphasizes the …
Read MoreIUCN Flags Ecological Concerns in Western Ghats Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its World Heritage Outlook 4 Report, has categorized India’s Western Ghats, Manas National Park, and Sundarbans as sites of “significant concern”, citing climate change, tourism, invasive species, and infrastructure development as major ecological threats. These …
Read MoreSupreme Court Warns Himachal Pradesh Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court, while hearing a case on Shimla’s green belt notification, warned that unplanned development and ecological imbalance may lead to Himachal Pradesh’s environmental collapse, urging immediate corrective governance to address pressing environmental issues and sustainability challenges. Introduction Recently, the …
Read MoreChina Issues Blue Alert as Typhoon Fengshen Strengthens, Raising Air Quality Concerns Why in the News? China has issued a Blue Alert as Typhoon Fengshen intensifies near the Philippines, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to southern China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea region. The typhoon’s approach is not only causing immediate weather concerns …
Read MoreMosquitoes Discovered in Iceland Amid Warming Climate and Changing Air Quality Why in the News? For the first time, mosquitoes have been found in Iceland, signalling a major ecological shift linked to climate change and deteriorating air quality. Scientists from the Natural Science Institute of Iceland confirmed the presence of Culiseta Alaskaensis, a species previously …
Read MoreIndia’s Stand at G20 Environmental Meeting in South Africa – Key Summary Event Context: The G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group (CESWG) Ministerial Meeting took place in South Africa, with India represented by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. The session focused on advancing global cooperation in climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. India’s Core …
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