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15Mar 2025

Wildlife Crisis: Mismanagement, Budget Cuts & Rising Conflicts

Why in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …

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13Mar 2025

Indian Railways Joins Mission Amrit Sarovar for Water Conservation

Why in the News? The Indian Railways will participate in the Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative to construct and rejuvenate waterbodies near railway sites. This effort aims to combat water scarcity, improve groundwater levels, and enhance climate resilience through community-driven water conservation. Overview of Mission Amrit Sarovar: Launched in April 2022, the mission aims to construct …

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13Mar 2025

Parliament Passes Oilfields Amendment Bill 2024 for Energy Sector

Why in the News? The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has been passed by Parliament, expanding the definition of mineral oils. It aims to enhance energy security, while opposition parties raise concerns over rising imports and declining domestic production. Key Provisions of the Bill: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 has …

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13Mar 2025

GLOBAL COORDINATION FOR RESILIENT CLIMATE PREDICTIONS

Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Environmental Hazards and mitigation. Why in the News? The Trump administration’s downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has raised concerns about the future of climate predictions. This move has sparked debates over its impact on weather forecasting, climate resilience, and global climate coordination. Climate Predictions vs. Climate …

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12Mar 2025

Delhi Named World’s Most Polluted Capital in 2024

Why in the News ? According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir, Delhi recorded the second-worst PM2.5 concentration globally, exceeding WHO’s safe limit by over 20 times. India had six of the world’s ten most polluted cities, highlighting severe air quality challenges. Findings from the IQAir Report: The World Air Quality Report …

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10Mar 2025

Loss and Damage Fund Faces Setback as U.S. Withdraws

Why in the News? The Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), created at COP27 (2022) to support developing nations facing climate disasters, faces uncertainty as the U.S. withdraws its financial commitment. This raises concerns over the future of global climate finance and justice. Background and Purpose: Established at COP27 (2022) to assist developing nations facing climate-related …

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07Mar 2025

Brazil Seeks Stronger Climate Governance Ahead of COP30

Why in the News? Ahead of COP30, Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva emphasized the need for additional global mechanisms to ensure countries fulfill climate commitments, proposing stronger monitoring frameworks alongside the Paris Agreement to enhance accountability and climate action. Need for Additional Climate Governance Structures: Brazil, the host of COP30, has proposed new multilateral mechanisms …

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03Mar 2025

Tea Leaves Naturally Remove Heavy Metals from Water: Study

Why in the News? A study published in ACS Food Science & Technology found that tea leaves adsorb heavy metals like lead and cadmium during brewing. This discovery highlights tea’s potential role in reducing heavy metal exposure, benefiting global public health. How Tea Leaves Remove Heavy Metals? A new study reveals that tea leaves can …

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20Feb 2025

Global Sea Ice Hits Record Low, Raising Climate Concerns

Why in the News? Global sea ice cover has reached a record low of 15.76 million sq km as of February 13, 2025. Scientists attribute this decline to warmer oceans, stronger winds, and extreme weather events, raising concerns over climate change and global warming. Recent Decline in Sea Ice: The combined Arctic and Antarctic sea …

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19Feb 2025

India to Submit First Biannual Transparency Report to UN

Why in the news? India is preparing to submit its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement, providing an updated greenhouse gas inventory and climate action efforts. The report, delayed from the December 2024 deadline, will undergo an external UN review. About India’s BTR Submission India is finalizing its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report …

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