Saltwater Crocodile Population Recovery in Sundarbans
Basic Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Population Assessment Results (2025) Direct Sighting Data Dramatic Year-over-Year Growth (2024 vs 2025) Category 2024 2025 Increase Adults 71 125 76% Juveniles 41 88 115% Hatchlings 2 23 1,050% Total 114 236 107% Key Significance Survey Methodology Conservation History and Success Factors Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project (1976-Present) Long-term Impact […]
Ethanol Blending in Petrol
Context and Policy Goals Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Science and Technology) Scientific Basis of Ethanol Energy Efficiency of Ethanol vs Petrol Vehicle Impact – Scientific Concerns Environmental & Emission Effects Maintenance and Cost Concerns International Experience Science-Driven Challenges for India Scientific Verdict Way Forward
Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) The Study: Methods Key Findings: The Onion Model Scientific Significance Conservation Implications Indian Context Critiques & Limitations Way Forward Conclusion The “onion model” of biodiversity transforms our understanding of how life is organised across Earth’s regions. It reveals that biodiversity cores hold the densest, most unique life forms, […]
Grasslands in Flux – Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Basics – Location and Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Ecological Features Biodiversity Significance Grasslands in Flux – Core Issue Human and Livelihood Context Conservation Challenges Ecological Importance of Grasslands in DSNP Policy and Legal Framework Way Forward – Management Strategies
Ethanol Blending in India
Concept and Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) , GS 2(Governance) Economic Impact Environmental Impact Consumer Impact Geopolitical & Trade Dimensions Energy Transition Angle Unresolved Questions Summary of Impacts
Kenyan farmers use bees, sesame to keep pillaging elephants away
Geographical & Ecological Context Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology , Agriculture, Man-Animal Conflict) Nature of Human-Elephant Conflict Community Experiences Innovative Mitigation Strategies Conservation & Coexistence Outlook Key Takeaways
Many reject plastics treaty draft that omits curbs on production
Background of the Treaty Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) The Chair’s Draft Text (Controversial Version) Positions of Different Stakeholders Key Arguments from Both Sides Geopolitical & Economic Dimensions Reactions at Geneva Broader Implications Way Forward
Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records
Basics: Understanding Forest Rights Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology – Tribal Rights) The Issue Reported Possible Reasons for Data Discrepancy Implications of Missing Titles Broader Context Way Forward
Plastics Treaty Talks – India Opposes Phase-Out
Background – What is the Global Plastics Treaty? Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) India’s Stance in Geneva Annex Y – Controversial List Reasons for India’s Opposition to Global Phase-Out Broader Negotiation Dynamics Practical Realities of Porting Global Bans Implications for India Way Forward – Balanced Approach
India has set an example in lion conservation
Background – Asiatic Lion & Its Significance Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key 2025 Census Findings Factors Behind Growth Conservation Challenges Strategic Measures Mentioned by the Minister Comparative Context – Other Big Cats in India Governance & Policy Linkages