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GREAT NICOBAR PROJECT: FOREST RIGHTS, TRIBAL CONSENT AND JUDICIAL REVIEW Why in the News? The Centre has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on Calcutta High Court proceedings concerning the proposed ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project, after the High Court rejected the government’s preliminary objection regarding the petitioner’s locus standi and allowed the matter …
Read MoreCOP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreUN SEA LEVEL DECLARATION: STATEHOOD, MARITIME RIGHTS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE Why in the News? The UN General Assembly approved the Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on September 24, addressing the scientific, financial, social and legal consequences of rising seas. Its significant provisions affirm that vulnerable low-lying island states can retain statehood, sovereignty, UN …
Read MoreIGI Airport Achieves India’s First Water-Positive Milestone Why in the News ? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first airport to achieve “water-positive” status, indicating that it replenishes more water than it consumes. This achievement marks a major step in IGIA’s shift toward sustainability and its net-zero airport vision. Achievement and Environmental …
Read MoreExplore the key features of Earth’s major biomes—from lush rainforests and icy tundras to deserts and grasslands—crucial for understanding global ecology. This comprehensive overview is essential for UPSC GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology preparation.
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