A Bridge To A Cleaner Future – Natural Gas
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Climate Change, Energy and Environment Mains Question In line with the government’s goal of creating a gas-based economy, natural gas is well positioned to play a significant role in the energy transition. Evaluate. (150 Words) Key Highlights Natural Gas Star Program The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established the Natural Gas STAR programme […]
About Sarus Crane
Context: According to the latest data from the forest department, the count of the Sarus Cranes has increased by 98 per cent from around 500 in 2015 to nearly 992 in 2022 in the wetlands of Matar Taluka in Kheda. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Sarus Crane: Distribution and […]
About Periyar Tiger Reserve
Context: A four-day bird survey conducted by the forest department has identified 231 species of birds in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, of which 11 species of birds were not recorded during the previous surveys. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Periyar Tiger Reserve: Wildlife: Vegetation: Local Communities: Rivers: About the […]
Non Permanent Membership Of UN Security Council
Context: Recently, India and Bangladesh agreed to support each other’s non-permanent membership at the UN Security Council. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: United Nations Security Council Membership Functions and Powers of UNSC Under the United Nations Charter, the functions and powers of the Security Council are: India’s Case […]
About Namami Gange Programme
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? Namami Gange Programme was launched in June 2014 for a period up to 31st March, 2021 to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries with a budgetary outlay of Rs.20,000 crore. Considering the need and spread of the Programme, Government of India has further approved Namami Gange […]
Forever Chemicals
Context: An Oxford University-led recent study found alarming levels of toxic PFAS also known as “forever chemicals” in ice around Svalbard, Norway which pose a risk to the region’s wildlife. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are PFAs? What harm do PFAs cause? How can these chemicals be removed from […]
What Is Green Steel?
Context: Ministry of Steel seeks to reduce carbon emissions in steel industry through promotion of Green Steel. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is Green Steel? Methods of Production: Substituting primary production processes: Low-carbon hydrogen: Direct Electrification: Significance of Green Steel for the Indian Steel Industry Status of Steel Production […]
Keoladeo National Park
Context: The Rajasthan Government has proposed to construct a zoo inside Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage Site popularly known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary, to display a range of wetland species. Relevnace: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Purpose of WESCE Rejuvenation of Biodiversity Funding Planned Facilities inside Keoladeo National Park Keoladeo […]
Marine Protected Areas Are Underfunded
Context: According to experts, Marine Protected Areas (MPA) lacks sufficient funding poses challenges to the benefits that they can potentially provide in the long term. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Environment, Conservation, Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)? Issues with MPAs Significance of […]
Trees Make Cities Cooler
Context With the return of El Nio, this summer could be even worse than the hottest on record for Europe in 2022, which resulted in over 20,000 additional deaths throughout western Europe. Relevance GS Paper-3: Biodiversity and Environment Mains Question What is Urban Heat? How trees could improve our mental and physical health, cool cities, and […]