United Nations Water Conference
Context: The United Nations 2023 Water Conference held recently, was the first such meeting in 46 years. In a recent report entitled ‘Water for Sustainable Development 2018 – 2028’, the UN recognised the urgent need for action given that we are not on track to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for water — […]
Bio-CNG The Future Fuel
Context: Bio-CNG is an advanced version of biogas produced from organic sources. With rising cost of fuel, Bio-CNG can be a promising alternative for fossil-based petroleum fuel. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Fuel crisis in India: Bio-CNG: Bio-CNG in India: India’s efforts to promote Bio-CNG: National Policy on Biofuels What are […]
Implementation of Hydrogen Mission is crucial
Context Relevance GS Paper -3: Climate Change, Green Energy, Hydrogen Mission Mains Question The Green Hydrogen Mission is what? What problems do these solutions potentially address? (250 Words) Mission for Green Hydrogen: Varieties of hydrogen Green hydrogen challenges: The use of competitive procurement as a remedy: Need of the Hour Conclusion: • The future for […]
Groundwater Crisis: Four States Are Water-Stressed
Context Relevance GS paper-2: Government Policies, Governance and related issues. GS paper-3: Water Resources and its conservation. Mains Question What role does groundwater play in India? Also, make some recommendations for ways to strengthen groundwater governance. (250 Words) Key Points: Initiatives for Better Ground Water Governance: The Atal BhuJal Yojana Ways to Move Forward: Conclusion:
About Nano Fertilisers
Context: The Department of Fertilisers conducted an audit which revealed a variation of 25-50% in the reduction of nitrogen use after the application of nano urea. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Nano Fertilisers: Nano Urea Liquid: Significance of Nano Fertilisers in Agriculture: Nano fertilisers have the potential to revolutionize […]
EU Considers Wood-Burning as Renewable Energy
Context The EU is debating firewood as a renewable energy source. Relevance GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question The EU’s renewable energy mix includes a sizable amount of biomass, including firewood. Discuss the environmental effects of wood burning as well as the sustainability requirements for obtaining and using biomass as energy. (250 words). […]
50 Years of Project Tiger: India May Send Some Big Cats to Cambodia
Context Because the Center is thinking about moving a few big cats to Cambodia, where the species has gone extinct in the last ten years, in the 50th year of “Project Tiger” in India. Relevance GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question Describe the steps the Indian government has taken to […]
DNA Profiling of Elephants
Context: Announcing the 30-year celebration of ‘Project Elephant’ recently officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that the DNA profiling of 270 of the 2,675 captive elephants in the country has been completed. Relevance: GS II- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About DNA Profiling of Elephants: What is Project […]
Plastic Is Not The Issue; It Is Us
Context: For more than a century, plastic, a highly adaptable polymer, has played a crucial role in our daily lives.But the widespread use of plastic has seriously harmed the environment. When plastic waste is disposed of improperly, it pollutes the air, water, and land, having negative long-term effects. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity, and Environment […]
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
Context: Seven Olive Ridley turtles were rescued by officers aboard Indian Coast Guard ship Vajra.4 Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Breeding Grounds of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle in India Threats to the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Turtles and Turtle conservation in India -Source: The Hindu