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Turtle Trails Proposal Raises Conservation Fears in Odisha Why in the News? The Union Budget 2026–27 proposal to develop ‘turtle trails’ along key nesting beaches in Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala has sparked concern among conservationists, who warn that ecotourism may disrupt mass nesting of endangered Olive Ridley turtles, potentially conflicting with environmental clearance norms and …
Read MoreUS Airstrike on ISIS Militants in Nigeria: Environmental Clearance Concerns Why in the News? The United States conducted an airstrike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, highlighting growing environmental clearance cooperation amid concerns over militant violence and religious targeting in West Africa. This operation raises questions about the …
Read MoreGanga–Yamuna Water Diversion Plan Faces Major Hurdle Why in the News? The proposal to divert 500 cusecs of Ganga water into the Yamuna to improve river flow and reduce pollution has stalled, as the Uttar Pradesh government raised engineering, agricultural and farmers’ protest concerns, delaying Delhi’s long-promised Yamuna cleaning efforts. This delay highlights the complex …
Read MoreIndia’s Strong Presence in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 Why in the News? The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 were released, placing 103 Indian universities in the global list—India’s highest presence so far and the fourth largest worldwide. The rankings assess environmental, social, and governance performance of nearly 2,000 institutions globally, considering factors such as …
Read MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
Read MoreMosquitoes Discovered in Iceland Amid Warming Climate and Changing Air Quality Why in the News? For the first time, mosquitoes have been found in Iceland, signalling a major ecological shift linked to climate change and deteriorating air quality. Scientists from the Natural Science Institute of Iceland confirmed the presence of Culiseta Alaskaensis, a species previously …
Read MoreBiotechnology offers innovative solutions for climate-resilient agriculture by improving crop tolerance, developing biofertilizers, and ensuring sustainability in food production. This topic belongs to GS Paper 3 (UPSC) under the subject Agriculture & Biotechnology.
Read MoreVultures in India: Crisis, Environmental Impact, and Conservation Introduction Vultures, often called “nature’s clean-up crew”, play a vital role in ecosystems by feeding on carcasses and preventing disease outbreaks. In the 1980s, India had nearly 40 million vultures, but within two decades, populations crashed by over 95 %—one of the fastest declines ever recorded in …
Read MoreWildfires Reversing Gains in Global Air Quality Why in the News ? The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report highlights that wildfires in Canada and the U.S. have drastically increased air pollution levels, reversing decades of progress in reducing particulate matter pollution, and posing severe threats to life expectancy and human health. Findings of …
Read MoreChina’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Raises Strategic Concerns Why in the News? China has started building a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With a 60,000 MW capacity, this $167.8-billion mega dam has triggered concerns in India over water flow, ecological impact, and strategic risks. Strategic and Environmental Concerns …
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