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Aravallis Shield Gangetic Plains from Desert Dust Why in News ? Recent dust storms across Rajasthan have highlighted the crucial role of the Aravalli Range in preventing dust from the Thar Desert from reaching the densely populated Indo-Gangetic Plains. Experts warn that degradation of the range is weakening this natural protective barrier, raising concerns about …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …
Read MoreDeodar Forests Under Threat Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently government approval for tree felling in Uttarakhand revived debates on environmental governance, National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, disaster resilience, and conflicts between development priorities and ecological security concerns. The lack of proper environmental clearances and adherence to the Forest Conservation Act …
Read MoreRhino Dehorning Emerges As Effective Anti-Poaching Tool Why in the News? A recent Science journal study shows that rhino dehorning in African reserves led to a sharp decline in poaching, highlighting its effectiveness as a cost-efficient conservation strategy amid persistent illegal wildlife trade pressures. This approach aligns with the principles of environmental democracy and sustainable …
Read MoreAravallis Redefined, Critical Mineral Mining Allowed Why in the News? The Supreme Court-accepted definition of the Aravallis allows mining of critical, strategic, and atomic minerals, raising environmental concerns while aligning with energy transition, import dependence reduction, and national security priorities. This decision has sparked debates about the need for environmental clearances and the application of …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court has barred the issuance of new mining leases in the Aravalli Hills until the Centre releases a scientific, sustainable mining plan, adopting a uniform definition of the Aravalli range to protect its ecology, wildlife, and groundwater systems. This decision reflects a growing awareness of environmental concerns, similar to …
Read MoreThis image illustrates the unidirectional flow of energy through an ecosystem, from sunlight to producers and various consumer levels, highlighting energy loss at each stage. It belongs to UPSC GS Paper 3 (Environment & Ecology), subject: Environment, an important topic for both prelims and mains.
Read MoreReconciling Tiger Conservation and Tribal Rights in India Syllabus: GS-2 Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development, Issues Related to SCs & STs GS-3 Conservation Environmental Pollution & Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)GS Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has released a new policy framework titled “Reconciling Conservation and Community …
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 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 …
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