Stop Wildlife Imports to India Until Proper Checks in Place
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): GS Paper II (Governance & International Relations): Basic Facts Key Findings of the CITES Verification Mission Specific Red Flags Core Concerns Recommendations by CITES India’s Position Global Context Environmental & Ethical Implications Way Forward
Discovery of a New Spider Species — Pilia malenadu — in Chikkamagaluru
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity): GS Paper I (Geography): Basic Facts About the Genus Pilia Significance of the Discovery Habitat Conservation Concerns Broader Implications Related Context Way Forward
As Umngot River Turns Muddy Residents Blame Road Project
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper III (Environment & Ecology): GS Paper I (Geography): Basic Facts Ecological Concerns Way Forward
Heavy Metal Contamination in the Cauvery River: Case Study
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: Cauvery River & Its Socio-Ecological Importance Study Overview Key Findings Human Health Implications Ecological Implications Distinguishing Human vs Natural Sources Regional Context Policy and Governance Dimensions Scientific and Policy Significance Broader Environmental Lessons Cauvery River: Physical Geography Basics Origin Course Drainage Basin Major Tributaries Right Bank Tributaries Left Bank […]
Assam’s Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex
Why in News ? Relevance: Basic Facts Ecological Significance Conservation Context Ramsar Convention Overview Significance of Ramsar Designation Broader Linkages
Land beneath India’s five largest cities is sinking due to over-extraction of groundwater
Why in News ? Relevance Key Findings City-wise Analysis Delhi (NCT) Chennai Mumbai Kolkata Bengaluru Structural Risk Projections Year Delhi Chennai Mumbai Bengaluru Kolkata Total (very high risk buildings) 2025 2,264 32 110 — — — 2055 3,169 958 255 — — — 2075 11,457 8,284 3,477 112 199 23,529 Underlying Causes Broader Implications Positive […]
What will power AI data centres?
Why in News ? Relevance: Background: India’s Power Demand Trends Why India Needs Data Centres Power Demand from AI Data Centres Data Centre Hubs: Global and Indian Global India Powering the AI Era: Energy Mix Options Renewables Natural Gas & Green Hydrogen Emerging Alternatives Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) – The Key Innovation Global Investment & […]
IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4
Why in News ? Relevance About the IUCN World Heritage Outlook Key Findings (2025) Sites of “Significant Concern” (India) 1. Western Ghats 2. Manas National Park (Assam) 3. Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) Other Indian Sites (Better Status) Comparative Global Context Structural and Policy Challenges (India & Asia) Positive Interventions & Opportunities Way Forward
Uttarakhand’s Proposed ‘Green Cess’ on Outstation Vehicles
Why in News Relevance Background and Context Key Features of the Green Cess Economic & Environmental Rationale National Parallels (India) State/City Measure Key Outcome Delhi NCR Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles Reduced entry of old diesel trucks, improved AQI marginally Himachal Pradesh Green Fee on vehicles entering tourist towns (Manali, Shimla) Finances solid waste […]
Great Green Wall in A.P. to save coastline from degradation
Context Relevance: Basics Term Explanation Great Green Wall A linear or contiguous forestation belt acting as an ecological shield against natural hazards. Coastal Degradation Loss of coastal land, soil erosion, salinization, and habitat destruction due to human activity, sea-level rise, and extreme events. Ecological Shield A natural barrier (trees, mangroves, vegetation) that reduces wind, wave, and storm surge […]