As the lights stay on, birds are staying up past their bedtime
Basics Relevance: Why in News Significance Overview Polity/Legal Governance/Administrative Economy Society Environment/Science & Tech International Challenges Way Forward Conclusion Light pollution is a reversible environmental threat, unlike climate change or deforestation. With low-cost interventions and community participation, India and the world can restore the natural balance of night for both humans and wildlife.
PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant
Basics Relevance : GS-III (Energy Security, Renewable Energy, Rural Development, Bioeconomy). Why in News Significance Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion
How serious is the global plastic pollution crisis?
Basics Relevance : GS-III (Environment, Pollution, Waste Management, Climate Change), GS-II (International Cooperation, Treaties). Why in News Significance Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion
Can vultures help prevent pandemics?
Why in News? Relevance: Basics Overview Ecological & Health Significance Decline Drivers Regional & Global Dimension India’s Strategic Opportunity Post-2025 Roadmap – 5 Pillars Cost-effectiveness Conclusion
Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge
Why in News? Relevance: Basics Overview Climate Change Factor Developmental Stress Governance & Judicial Warnings Ecological & Social Dimensions Way Forward
Vembanad Lake crisis
Why in News Relevance : GS III (Environment – Wetlands, Ramsar Sites, Ecological Degradation, Sustainable Tourism, Climate Resilience). From Basics Comprehensive Overview Tourism Pressure Water Pollution Impact on Communities Wetland Degradation Governance & Policy Issues Proposed Solutions Broader Significance
How dead birds, old maps are helping scientists track biodiversity loss
Basics Relevance: The Study (Vijay Ramesh et al., Global Change Biology, 2025) Key Findings Significance of Museums in Conservation Challenges Broader Ecological Insights
SC refuses to entertain plea against roll-out of 20% ethanol-blended petrol nationwide
Basics of the Case Relevance: GS III (Environment – Clean Energy Transition, Climate Mitigation) + GS III (Agriculture – Farmer Income, Biofuel Policy) + GS III (Economy – Energy Security, Consumer Rights) Supreme Court’s Decision Government’s Stand Issues Raised by Petitioners Broader Context Challenges & Risks Analysis of SC Verdict Way Forward
What are Blue Dragons?
Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology- Marine Biodiversity) What are Blue Dragons? Why Dangerous? Global Distribution Why Rising Now? Ecological Role Conclusion
Lost villages and other costs of coalfields
Coal Mining and Displacement in India Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Human Cost of Displacement Compensation & Rehabilitation Issues Larger Structural Concerns Socio-Economic & Environmental Impact Implications