India’s Heat Emergency Plan: Rising Heatwaves
Context: Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains Question What steps has the Indian government made to combat the growing risk of heatwaves and safeguard communities at risk? Talk about the necessity of long-term planning and comprehensive heat action plans for managing different sectors in light of rising temperatures. (250 Words) Heat Waves A heat […]
Heatwaves In Odisha
Context: Odisha is currently facing an intense heatwave since April 2023, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in most monitoring centers across the state. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Source: The Hindu
Great Indian Bustard and Asiatic Lions
Context: As Cyclone Biporjoy approaches the port of Jakhau in Kutch, Gujarat, there are concerns about the impact on the Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in Naliya region and the Asiatic Lions in the Gir forest. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in News, Conservation of Biodiversity) Dimensions of the Article: About the Great Indian […]
Enhancing Climate Resilience of Farming Systems
Context: Research conducted in the drought-prone Jalna district of Maharashtra sheds light on the effectiveness of different interventions in enhancing the climate resilience of farming systems. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Major Findings: Major Impacts of Climate Change on Indian Agriculture: Altered Rainfall Patterns: Rising Temperatures: Pest and Disease Challenges: […]
Why is the 1.5 °C Objective So Important?
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3: Climate Change Mains question What are the main obstacles to meeting the 1.5 degree Celsius objective and potential solutions that have been mentioned in recent World Meteorological Organisation publications that emphasise the urgency of global action on climate change? (250 Words) Why is the 1.5 Celsius objective so important? Present […]
About Spotted Pond Turtles
Context: Three persons engaged as mahouts (keepers and drivers of an elephant) in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, Assam, have been arrested for capturing and consuming spotted pond turtles, a rare species of a freshwater turtle. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Spotted Pond Turtles: Conservation Status: Kaziranga National […]
Ground-level ozone
Context: According to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), parts of the Delhi-NCR region witnessed ground-level ozone exceeding the national standards on 87 out of 92 days between March and May in 2023. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Findings from the report: Ground-Level Ozone Impact […]
About Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR)
Context: A 15-year-old tiger has died after being found in an injured condition near the Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Kanha Tiger Reserve (KTR) Significant Features Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
World Environment Day 2023
Context: World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, serves as a platform to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: World Environment Day 2023 Establishment and Hosting: 50th Anniversary: Theme for 2023: Objectives: E-Cooking: A Clean and Energy-Efficient Alternative Definition and Adoption: Role […]
About The EIACP Programme
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India envisages celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. About EIACP Programme: About Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment):