Single-use food, beverage packaging forms 84% of Himalayan plastic waste’
Context : Core Finding Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Geographical Coverage Organisational Framework Systemic Nature of the Crisis Policy and Structural Implications Environmental Impact
Climate change is disrupting the human gut in a new path to illness
Climate Change and Nutrition Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Impact on Gut Microbiota Environmental Microbiota Disruption Health and Disease Implications Challenges in Research Emerging Research & Solutions
India’s Forest Rights Act stands apart from exclusionary laws globally
Global Context: Exclusionary Conservation Models Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) IPLCs as Natural Custodians India’s Conservation Legal Frameworks Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 – A Paradigm Shift International Support for IPLC Rights Indian Constitutional and Legislative Support Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), 2022 India’s NBSAP (National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan), 2025 OECMs – A […]
New model finds locusts making complex decisions in deadly swarms
Background: Locust Swarms Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Shift in Scientific Understanding Key Findings of the New Study New Model: Neural Ring Attractor Network Climate Change Link Implications and Next Steps
Changes in monsoon affect marine productivity in Bay of Bengal
Introduction Relevance : GS3 (Environment ,Food Security and Climate Change) Key Findings of the Study Socio-Economic & Ecological Implications
Expanding tree cover is crucial
Introduction :Expanding tree cover in India is crucial for mitigating climate change, supporting industrial growth, and enhancing rural livelihoods through afforestation and carbon sequestration efforts. Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Climate Change Mitigation: India’s Current Forest Cover: Afforestation Efforts: Government Initiatives: Corporate Role: Global Market Pressure: Economic and Social Benefits: Government Support: Challenges and Policy […]
New initiative launched to revive oceans through community-led protection
Overview and Goals Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Geographical Focus Need for Community-led MPAs Success Stories Key Barriers Identified Revive Our Ocean Collective Financing and Sustainability Environmental and Climate Benefits
Two cheetahs move to new home in Madhya Pradesh
Event Overview Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Significance of the Gandhi Sagar Relocation Project Cheetah: Objectives & Milestones Reintroduction Strategy Success Indicators Operational Details Ecological and Governance Implications
Indoor air pollution
Understanding Indoor Air Pollution Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Major Domestic Indoor Pollutants Health Impacts of Indoor Air Pollution Design-Related Causes & Solutions Role of Architecture and Green Design Climatic & Environmental Considerations Policy and Public Health Perspective Concluding Insights
India’s critical efforts to tackle air pollution could worsen warming
Context : The Paradox of Air Pollution and Global Warming Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Study Findings on Aerosol Reduction and Temperature Trends Greenhouse Gases vs. Aerosols: Contrasting Climate Effects India’s Energy Dependency and Aerosol Emissions The ‘Invisible Offset’ Effect of Aerosols Aerosols and Monsoon Rainfall Global Case Studies on Aerosol Reductions Need for Balanced Climate […]