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Clean Air as a Fundamental Right to Life Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Important International Institutions GS Paper – 3 Conservation Why in the News? Citizens, parents, and environmental advocates recently gathered at India Gate, demanding accountability and urgent action to address Delhi’s toxic air crisis. The protest highlighted the absence of a health-centric approach …
Read MoreGREAT NICOBAR REVIVES THE ISSUE OF NATURE’S LEGAL RIGHTS Why in the news? Several legal precedents exist worldwide that emphasize the protection of territories and natural resources. Ecologically, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, serving as a global carbon sink and climate regulator. However, the development approach to these …
Read MoreNGT Flags Illegal Tree Felling Religious Land Haryana Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has found that trees were illegally felled on 40.34 hectares of forest land given to Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Haryana’s Panchkula, violating conditions that prohibited deforestation and construction. This incident highlights the challenges of balancing development with …
Read MoreHaryana’s New Definition of Forest Sparks Controversy Why in the News ? The Haryana government has notified a new definition of ‘forest’, excluding areas like agro-forestry plantations, orchards, and linear plantations. Environmentalists and retired IFS officers have criticised it for diluting forest protection under FCA, 1980 and leaving Aravallis vulnerable to encroachment and mining. Key …
Read MoreICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation that could catalyse global climate action and accountability under international law, despite weak compliance mechanisms. Key Points …
Read MoreBitra Island Acquisition Sparks Legal, Livelihood Concerns Why in the News ? The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra island for defence and strategic use, triggering strong opposition from residents. Locals, who depend on fishing and coconut farming, fear displacement, and have decided to challenge the move legally citing livelihood and ecological threats. The island, …
Read MoreKerala HC Bans Single-Use Plastics Statewide Why in the News ? The Kerala High Court has issued a ban on single use plastic in eateries, weddings, government functions, and tourist-heavy hilly areas, effective October 2, citing the threat to wildlife and urging safe water alternatives and public awareness. The suo motu case, presided over by …
Read MoreKerala Seeks Wildlife Act Amendment for Culling Wild Animals Why in the News? In recent Kerala news, the state government has requested the Union government to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, allowing controlled culling of wild animals that pose threats to human life and property. This move comes amid rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
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