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India Strengthens Measures Against Glacial Lake Floods Why in the News? India is intensifying efforts to counter Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), also known as glof events, as such incidents have increased across the Himalayan region, especially in Nepal. The NDMA has launched a national programme to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks from at-risk glacial …
Read MoreRenewable Energy Boom Fails to Curb Fossil Use Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Renewable Energy GS Paper – 3 Government Policies & Interventions WHY IN THE NEWS ? The world added a record 582 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024, yet fossil fuel consumption continues to rise, keeping greenhouse gas emissions at record levels. …
Read MoreICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation that could catalyse global climate action and accountability under international law, despite weak compliance mechanisms. Key Points …
Read MoreRevised Green India Mission Targets Forest Restoration Why in the News ? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India, enhancing its focus on restoring degraded ecosystems, especially in the Aravallis, Western Ghats, and Himalayas, and contributing to India’s carbon sink and climate commitments by 2030. This update aligns with …
Read MoreFrance–Brazil Blue NDC Challenge: A Global Ocean Action Movement Ahead of COP30 At the inaugural session of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in 2025, France and Brazil jointly launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Challenge. This initiative calls on all countries to place the ocean at the center of their climate …
Read MoreUPSC Mains Questions on India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission Source : https://universalinstitutions.com/green-hydrogen-and-indias-national-green-hydrogen-mission/ UPSC Mains Question 1 (GS Paper III – Environment/Energy) “Green hydrogen is not merely a fuel, but a cornerstone of India’s energy security and climate goals.” Discuss the objectives, key components, and strategic significance of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission in this context. …
Read MoreMelting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming Why in News? A new study published in Science reveals that global glaciers, including the crucial Himalayan glaciers, are more vulnerable to climate change than previously believed. The study shows that only 24% of glacier mass may survive at 2.7°C warming, impacting billions reliant on glacier-fed water …
Read MoreIndia’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 …
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