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Winter Pollution, Key Sources, Management Plans and Challenges

A meeting was convened by a senior official from the Prime Minister’s Office including representatives from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as heads of various ministries to tackle winter pollution. More in News During the meeting,...

How Global Warming Affects Forecasting?

Context: The record warming observed during 2023-2024 has provided clearer insights into the impacts of global warming, characterised by a range of extreme weather events. These include heatwaves, cyclones, floods, droughts, wildfires. More in News Estimates suggest that the world...

Climate Action Strategy, Challenges and Mitigating Pollutants

Current Climate Challenges Reliance on Coal: Despite advancements in solar and renewable energy, coal remains a significant part of India's energy mix, accounting for 78% of electricity generation. Clean energy constitutes only 22% of the total electricity mix. Urgent Environmental...

Agriculture Reforms, Key Initiatives and Growth

Key Agricultural Initiatives PM-KISAN Continuation: The government distributed ₹20,000 crore under PM-KISAN to continue direct cash transfers of ₹6,000 per year to agricultural households, although expected adjustments for inflation were not made. Seven New Agriculture Schemes: The government approved seven...

Rights Against Climate Change a Human Right

Context: In April 2024, the Supreme Court of India in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India recognized a human right against the adverse impacts of climate change. More In News The core issue involves protecting...

Western Ghats in India, Importance, Recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee

Context: Implementation of recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee by Karnataka More in News The Union government reissued the draft notification classifying parts of the Western Ghats in six States, including Karnataka, as ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs). Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister...

Climate Right, Background and Climate Legislation

Context The Supreme Court of India's judgement in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors. vs Union of India & Ors. has established the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, rooted in the constitutionally guaranteed right to life...

Eco-Sensitive Zones, Purpose and Significance of ESZs

Context Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa are among the six states where the Centre has proposed eco-sensitive areas (ESA) to protect the Western Ghats. These three states have requested a reduction in the extent of these ESAs to facilitate development projects....

India is World’s Second Largest Emitter of Nitrous Oxide

Context: India is the second largest global source of nitrous oxide (N2O), according to a global assessment published in the journal Earth System Science data. Highlights of the Earth System Science Data for N2O Emissions In 2020, nearly 11% of...

Eucalyptus Trees Controversy in Kerala

Context: The Kerala government's recent order allowing the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus trees sparked controversy due to concerns raised by environmentalists about its potential negative impact on forests and human-animal conflict. Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC)...