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
Why Environmentalists Have Criticised Haryana Govt’s Definition of ‘Forest
Why definition of ‘forest’ matters Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Supreme Court’s Landmark Judgments Haryana Government’s 2025 Notification Criticism from Environmentalists & Experts Reactions Wider Implications
Why Every Tiger Carcass Needs an Autopsy
Background Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) , GS 2(Governance) Why Autopsy (Postmortem) is Necessary Procedure after Discovery Challenges Significance for Conservation Way Forward
Planting Trees in Tropics Has Most Positive Climate Impacts
Background Relevance: GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key Findings Significance for India Challenges / Limitations Way Forward / Policy Suggestions
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 […]