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India Abstains On UN Climate Change Resolution Vote Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position …
Read MoreAtlantic Ocean Current Collapse Threatens India’s Monsoon Why in the News ? Recent scientific studies warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may weaken by nearly 59% by 2100 due to climate change and Arctic ice melt. Scientists fear this could disrupt global climate systems, including India’s crucial summer monsoon. These findings, based on …
Read MoreClimate Governance in Drift Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, debates on loss and damage financing intensified as developing countries highlighted the gap between climate disaster impacts and insufficient operational funding mechanisms under international climate frameworks. Introduction Global climate governance today reflects ambition without accountability, promises without enforcement, and cooperation without obligation. …
Read MoreRethinking Urban Modernity: Lessons from Asia’s Extreme Climate Events Syllabus: GS 3 ● Climate change ● Sustainable urban development Why in the News This article examines how recent floods and cyclones across Asia expose a flawed understanding of “modern” urban development. While cities invest in connectivity and infrastructure that signal prosperity, they neglect drainage, slope …
Read MoreClimate Transitions and the Rising Global Entropy Trap Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? As global leaders prepare for CoP-30 in Brazil, concerns are mounting over the mitigation-first climate model that pressures developing nations to accelerate decarbonisation. The article highlights how poorly sequenced climate transitions are increasing systemic …
Read MoreIndia to Submit Revised Climate Targets for 2035: A Strong Push for Global Climate Action India has announced that it will submit its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2035—known as NDC 3.0—by December 2024. The announcement was made by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during the high-level segment of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belém, …
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 MoreIndia’s Carbon Emission Growth Slows in 2025 Why in the News ? The Global Carbon Project reported that India’s greenhouse gas emissions grew by only 1.4% in 2025, significantly lower than last year’s 4%. The slowdown is attributed to favourable monsoon conditions reducing cooling demand and a strong rise in clean energy transitions. Key Findings …
Read MoreWhat South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery Syllabus: GS 3 ● UNFCCC ● Sustainable Development Why in the News South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, seeks decisive outcomes from COP30 in Brazil. The region demands credible implementation of past pledges, predictable and fair climate finance, technology …
Read MoreICAR Study Links Soil Carbon Loss to Climate Change Why in the News ? A recent ICAR study, led by eight scientists including Director-General Mangi Lal Jat, reveals that climate change and imbalanced fertilizer use are accelerating the decline of soil organic carbon in India’s arable lands, threatening soil health and agricultural sustainability. This decline …
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