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Why in the news ? NGT warns cricket associations to report water usage compliance by May-end; non-compliance may result in action. source:wordpress About the NGT Warning to Cricket Bodies: Action Pending for Water Usage: NGT issues ultimatum to cricket associations regarding compliance with 2021 order. Only four out of 26 stadiums have permissions for groundwater …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Climate change and its impact on various stakeholders of society and nation Focus : Highlights from the World Meteorological Organization’s 2023 report on climate in Asia. Emphasis on the region’s accelerated warming trend since 1960 and the alarming gap between climate projections and adaptation/mitigation efforts. Toll of Extreme Heat in Asia Statistics on …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Declining solar radiation in India prompts concern over solar panel efficiency and challenges renewable energy targets. About Decreasing Solar Radiation: Scientists from IMD report a concerning decline in economically convertible solar radiation across various Indian locations. Aerosol accumulation and increased cloud cover are attributed factors to this trend. Aerosols absorb and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3 : Climate Change and its effects. Focus: Warmest January on record already. Warmest 2023 since “global records began in 1880” (NASA). 2024 seems to be all set to beat this unenviable record. Climate change has irrevocably altered our environmental norms, with each successive generation inheriting a planet markedly different from the last. …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) typically issues heat alerts during the summer months, but this year alerts began in February. Parts of northeast and western India have already experienced significantly warmer temperatures, 1-5 degrees Celsius above normal. The IMD predicts an increase in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NDMC introduces ‘tree ambulance’ in New Delhi to treat diseased trees, bolstering efforts to protect and enhance greenery. source:hindustantimes About NDMC Launches Tree Ambulance: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) introduced a ‘tree ambulance’ to bolster greenery in the city. The ambulance aims to treat diseased trees suffering from infestations of …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? Sonam Wangchuk, Ramon Magsaysay award winner (2018) and climate activist, initiated a 21-day climate fast. Addressed a 30,000-strong crowd in Leh, Ladakh on March 6, 2024. Highlighted the fragility of the Himalayan ecosystem. Aimed to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the news? The “National One Health Mission” aims to address interdependence of humans, animals, and environment for pandemic preparedness. Source:scrib About Embracing a Holistic Approach to One Health: The interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the environment …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. Focus: Under One health mission, a national network of high-risk pathogen (Biosafety level or BSL 3 and BSL 4) laboratories has been created Source: X.com The advent of the ‘One Health’ approach marks a pivotal shift in how we …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s first green hydrogen plant commissioned, highlighting commercial viability; Hygenco aims for three more by FY25. About the Commercial Viability of Green Hydrogen Projects: Hygenco, a Haryana-based company, commissioned India’s first green hydrogen plant for steel production in March and plans to build three more by FY25. Anshul Gupta, Co-founder of …
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