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India 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 …
Read MoreThe Missing Engine in Climate Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, has reignited global attention on climate innovation as …
Read MoreUnderstand the urgent realities of global warming—its causes, impacts, and how you can help prevent it. A must-know topic for every UPSC aspirant.
Read MoreAdaptation Ahead of COP30 Why in the News ? Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted that adaptation indicators will be a key focus for India at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. The conference will review progress under the Paris Agreement’s Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and rationalise indicators to enhance resilience and capacity, particularly in light …
Read MoreExplore how human actions like deforestation, pollution, and resource overuse impact our planet’s climate, biodiversity, and future. Essential for UPSC, this topic explains environmental issues central to GS Paper 3.
Read MoreUN Report Flags Shortfall in Global Emission Cuts Why in the News? A new United Nations synthesis report ahead of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, warns that countries are set to reduce emissions by only 17% by 2035, far short of the targets needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C. This shortfall emphasizes the …
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