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Bangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh Launches Massive Seed Ball Green Campaign Why in the News ? The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a large-scale seed ball campaign to prepare and distribute 2.5 crore seed balls for increasing green cover, restoring biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience across the State. This initiative aligns with environmental clearance norms and promotes environmental …
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 MoreClimate Resilience Through Water Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, the COP30 climate conference in Belém introduced global adaptation indicators that place water, sanitation and hygiene systems at the centre of climate resilience and accountability for countries including India. Introduction Climate change is increasingly affecting societies through water-related disasters such as floods, …
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 MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreNew Ramsar Sites in India: Silisari Lake & Kopra Jalashaya (Relevant for UPSC & State PSC Examinations) India has recently added two new wetlands to its list of Ramsar sites, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation. The first Ramsar site from Chhattisgarh, Kopra Jalashaya, has been included, while Silisari Lake has been designated from Rajasthan. …
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 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 …
Read MoreWhat South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery Syllabus: GS 3 ● UNFCCC ● Sustainable Development Why in the News South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, seeks decisive outcomes from COP30 in Brazil. The region demands credible implementation of past pledges, predictable and fair climate finance, technology …
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