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Saved Water Will Matter Later

Context: As a result of glaciers melting quickly due to rising temperatures, the Ganga and Yamuna rivers’ very existence is in danger, and the flow of water from their sources is increasing at an accelerated rate. Relevance GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Mains Question There will be “water wars” between China and India as […]

The Need to Reconsider Himalayan Hydropower Projects

Context: Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Mains Question Given the recent crisis in the Himalayan region, hydropower projects there should be reevaluated. Discuss (150 words) Highlights: Himalayas as a Source of Water: The Hidden issues of Hydropower The Hydropower Alternatives: Conclusion: • All active and ongoing projects, particularly those where […]

Ethanol Blending And Ethanol Fuel

Context: Recently, Petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out, at select petrol pumps in 11 states and union territories as part of a programme to increase use of biofuels to cut emissions as well as dependence on foreign exchange-draining imports. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the […]

World Wetlands Day

Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The State Governments and Union Territory administrations celebrated World Wetlands Day (WWD) at all 75 Ramsar sites this year with over 200 events.  What are wetlands? Importance of Wetlands Wetlands play a number of functions such as: Wetlands are also considered the most biologically diverse of […]

Budget 2023 Conservation Initiatives

Context: Finance Minister budget speech introduced schemes and policies aimed at ecological conservation. Targeting an array of different issues, these schemes come with the promise of preserving India’s ecological health. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) Importance of Mangroves PM PRANAM (Prime […]

Green Growth Push

Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? The finance minister listed ‘Green Growth’ as one of the seven priorities of her Budget. She said that these seven principles complement each other and act as the ‘Saptarishi’ guiding India through the Amrit Kaal. Component elements of the Budget’s Green Growth push Green Hydrogen Mission:  The […]

About Albinism

Context: Recently a partial albino dhole (Cuon alpinus) has been photo-documented in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Relevance: GS III- Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of this article: About Albinism: About Dholes Conservation Status About Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Source: The Hindu  

About Kelp Forests

Context: A recent study has revealed that Kelp forests are declining because of climate change. Relevance: GS III: Water Resources Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study: About Kelp Forests: Significance of Kelp Forests: Source: Down to Earth

Extinction of Cheetahs in India

Context: Recently, India and South Africa have finally signed a long-pending agreement to translocate 12 cheetahs to India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What caused the extinction of cheetahs in India? Why is the cheetah being brought back? South African cheetah: How was Kuno National Park chosen for the translocation? […]

Olive Ridley Sea Turtles

Context: Hundreds of dead Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) have washed ashore along the coastline between Kakinada and Antarvedi in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing annual breeding season on the east coast. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Breeding Grounds of the Olive […]