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Supreme 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 MoreBalancing Development Priorities With Strong Environmental Governance Syllabus: GS-3: Industrial Policy ,Infrastructure ,Growth & Development ,Planning ,Fiscal Policy ,Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in CREDAI v. Vanashakti (2025) has revived the possibility of granting ex post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs)—permissions issued after construction begins. This ruling reverses a …
Read MoreRelocation of Forest Dwellers Must Be Voluntary and Environmentally Conscious Why in the News ? The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has released a new policy mandating that the relocation of forest-dwelling communities from tiger reserves must be voluntary, evidence-based, and rights-compliant, ensuring the protection of Forest Rights Act (FRA) provisions and community participation in conservation. …
Read MoreSC Empowers Pollution Boards for Environmental Damages Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has affirmed the power of Pollution Control Boards to impose restitutionary and compensatory damages under the Air and Water Acts, enabling them to protect and restore polluted ecosystems through financial penalties and regulatory actions. This ruling comes at a time …
Read MoreWhy in the News? On March 15, 2025, several States and cities in India experienced the first severe heatwave of the year. This occurrence was 20 days earlier than the first severe heatwave in 2024, indicating a shift in seasonal patterns. The early onset suggests that India may be heading into another exceptionally warm year …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court mandates a halt to illegal mining in Rajasthan’s Aravalli Range due to ecological concerns and potential climate impact. source:scribd About Judicial Directive: SC mandates cessation of illegal mining activities in Rajasthan’s Aravalli range. Justice Gavai questions actions against illegal mining and officials permitting such activities. Solicitor General Tushar …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has just ruled that people have a right to be free from the adverse effects of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court acknowledges the right against climate change as a fundamental right, emphasising solar power’s role in mitigating environmental issues. source:medium Highlights of the Judgment: Linked to a case concerning the endangered Great Indian Bustard species, the judgement stresses the necessity to articulate the right against climate change amidst increasing …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3– Forests and Wildlife and other concerns related to environment GS-4– Environmental ethics Focus : The University of Arizona organized a symposium on indigenous peoples’ rights, focusing on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact on India’s tribes. Source:- WRI Symposium Overview: Held on March 21-22, the event highlighted concerns regarding …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues related to the development and management of social sectors/services such as health, education, and human resources Why in the news? “Rising concerns over noise pollution and inadequate enforcement of regulations spotlighted in recent editorials and public discussions.” source:toi Understanding Noise Pollution: Noise pollution refers to excessive or disturbing noise that harms human …
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