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Targeted policy intervention to boost green mining vehicles

Context : Need for Policy Push for Green HEMMs Relevance : GS 3 ( Economy & Environment )   Green Mining Vehicles: Environmental Imperative Cost is a Major Barrier Recommended Policy Instruments Industry Outlook Need for Urgent Transition

How extracting and producing nickel can be made more sustainable

Background: Why Nickel Matters Relevance : GS 3(Minerals) Conventional Process: High Carbon Footprint New Methodology: Hydrogen Plasma-Based Extraction Advantages of Hydrogen Plasma Method Strategic Focus on Laterite Ores Relevance for India Challenges & Caveats Conclusion

Has the environmental crisis in India exacerbated?

India’s environmental crisis has worsened over the past decade, marked by rising emissions, biodiversity loss, and severe pollution. Despite global awareness, systemic issues and unsustainable development practices continue to deepen ecological damage. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Yes — significantly over the last decade. What are the major contributing factors? India’s Position in Global Context: What needs to be […]

Is global warming becoming a distraction?

On Global Mean Warming Thresholds Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Flaws in Climate Models  Is Global Mean Warming a Distraction? Real Threat: Climate Disasters What Needs More Focus Instead? Tropics and Beyond: Equitable Action Needed Key Takeaway Climate risks are not predetermined — human agency and institutional preparedness determine the impact. ➤ Mitigation must continue, but resilience, adaptation, […]

BESS in India’s clean energy transition

Changing Energy Paradigm Relevance : GS 3(Energy , Environment and Ecology) Need for Energy Storage Technological & Cost Trends India’s BESS Progress & Targets Key Challenges (Economic Survey 2024–25) Role of Partnerships India as a BESS Leader

Bacteria found at Rajgir hot spring lake shows antimicrobial activity

Scientific Background & Relevance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Study at Rajgir Hot Spring Lake (Nalanda, Bihar) Key Findings Antibacterial Potential Discovery of New Antimicrobial Compound Broader Implications Industrial & Agricultural Applications Challenges & Gaps

Sulphur-cleaning device in coal plants not necessary

Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment an dEcology) Committee Recommendation Scientific Rationale Behind the Recommendation Operational & Economic Considerations Environmental Compliance Institutions Involved Policy Implications

Nurdle spill is a wake-up call: expert

What Happened Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Environmental and Ecological Concerns Impacts on Marine Life and Humans Materials Identified Disaster Management Response Larger Lessons and Warnings Way Forward