India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Human Impact and Climate Change Threaten Antarctica Why in the News? A new scientific report has highlighted that Antarctica is experiencing rapid environmental changes due to rising global temperatures and increasing human activity, posing severe threats to its ice cover, ecosystems, and marine biodiversity in the Antarctic region. These developments could trigger global sea level …
Read MoreCanada Battles Second-Worst Wildfire Season in History Why in the News? Canada is experiencing its second-worst wildfire season on record, with Canadian wildfires burning over 78,000 sq. km, more than double the 10-year average. Officials warn that hot and dry conditions, including significant precipitation deficits, may prolong the crisis into fall, threatening the Prairies, Atlantic …
Read MoreAlaska Faces Record Flooding From Glacial Lake Outburst Why in the News ? Authorities in Alaska’s Juneau region have issued evacuation alerts as water from the Mendenhall Glacier’s glacial lake breached its ice dam, pushing river levels beyond record thresholds. Scientists warn that climate change is making such glacial outburst floods more frequent and dangerous. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS Paper – 1 Physical Geography GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The Trump administration has decided to revise the US National Climate …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system and one of the most iconic world heritage places, has recorded its largest annual coral loss in 40 years due to severe 2024 bleaching triggered by climate change-induced heat stress. This unprecedented loss highlights the escalating environmental volatility in this UNESCO World …
Read MoreSupreme Court Flags Ecological Crisis in Himachal Pradesh Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the escalating environmental crisis in Himachal Pradesh, blaming unscientific construction, tourism pressure, and human apathy for landslides, floods, and ecological damage. It warned of severe consequences without urgent sustainable development measures and a …
Read MoreINDIA’S SLUMS IN FLOODPLAINS: A LOOMING CLIMATE CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Climate change and associated issues GS-2: ● Poverty and vulnerable section of society Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Cities reveals that India has the world’s highest number of slum-dwellers—over 158 million—residing in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Ganga delta. …
Read MoreIndia 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 More
