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, […]
The seeds of sustainability for India’s textile leadership
Context & Need for Sustainability Relevance : GS 3(Sustainability) Regenerative Farming (Regen Farming) Traceability Solutions Product Circularity Strategic Outlook Conclusion: The Way Forward
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
Centre’s reform nudge to States resulting in less land wastage
Background of the Reform Initiative Relevance : GS 2(Solid Waste Management) Budgetary Growth of the Scheme Land and Industrial Reforms Outcomes Digitisation of Land Records – Key Achievements Broader Implications
Why India needs stable urban forests
What is an Urban Forest? Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Importance of Urban Forests Impact of Urbanisation on Forests Areas of Concern Judicial Interventions & Legal Safeguards Nagar Van Yojana (Urban Forest Scheme) Why the Threat is Alarming Conclusion India urgently needs stable urban forests not just as green patches but as critical urban infrastructure. They are indispensable […]
Lion count grows by 32% in 5 years
Population Growth & Distribution Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Habitat Expansion Conservation Concerns Expert Insights Policy & Action Way Forward
The science of the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles
Overview of Olive Ridley Turtles and Mass Nesting (Arribada) Relevance : GS 3(Environment) Ecological and Biological Factors Behind Nesting Challenges and Conflicts at Nesting Sites Impact of Temperature and Sex Ratio How Mass Nesting Originates and Evolves Conservation and Genetic Concerns Role of Human Communities and Tourism Ethical and Conservation Imperatives