Issues In News : Environment
In ‘Issues in News’, we cover those issues, which are making headlines as of now, and consequently there is a possibility of these issues finding their way to the question papers, whether ‘Prelims’ or of ‘Mains’. The Objective here is to expose an aspirant to 15/20 different issues every month, so that by the end of the year, the aspirant covers nearly 200 (odd) issues, which can be raised in the form of questions.
Environment

A Looming Threat to Himalayan Ecology
The existence of over 1.3 billion people in Asia depends on the sustainability of the Himalayan ecosystem. This area is unique due to its natural geological wealth, forests, wildlife, flora, fauna, and biodiversity, as well [Read More]

Green Hydrogen
With the increasing global outcry to limit global warming to well below 2°C, the world is desperately looking for alternatives to fossil fuels. In this scenario, Green Hydrogen is the perfect fit for the bill. [Read More]

Mangroves: The Lifeline of Coastal Ecosystem
Coastal ecosystems are among the most prolific natural systems on the planet, and they support a diverse range of species. They provide vital ecological services such as storm protection and fish nursery grounds. Even they [Read More]

Intensification and Vulnerability of Tropical Cyclones in the Indian Ocean
Tropical cyclones are generated when climatic characteristics over the ocean vary over time, most notably the sea surface temperature and wind speed pattern. Potential vorticity, vertical wind shear, and pressure all play a role in [Read More]

Pacific Ocean: Despite Being the Largest, Is in Risk
The Pacific Ocean is the world’s deepest and largest ocean, covering approximately one-third of the globe’s surface. It may appear that an ocean of this size is unstoppable. The fragile ecology of the Pacific Ocean, [Read More]

Southern Ocean : A Pool of Ecological Richness and Its Relevance for Global Climate
Despite the fact that there is only one global ocean, the immense body of water that spans 71 % of the Earth is split into specific areas. For a variety of historical, cultural, geographical, and [Read More]

Union Budget 22-23: Is It Green?
Analysing The Budget with A Focus on The Environment As India progresses toward becoming a manufacturing-intensive economy and a worldwide industrial destination, the government is making a concerted effort to limit the expansion’s environmental impact. [Read More]

Climate Crisis: A New Volatility in North- East India
The Crisis Looming At Large Climate change is having an influence on agriculture all around the world, but countries like India are particularly vulnerable due to their large population reliant on rainfed agriculture, excessive demand [Read More]

Restoring The Ozone Layer Through Diplomacy
The Story So Far The world was terrified in 1985 when scientists found a large hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. Experts quickly cautioned that the increased intensity of UV radiation now penetrating the [Read More]

The Long Road to Net – Zero
India has joined a high-profile group of countries with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a net-zero emissions target for 2070, along with other elements dubbed as ‘Panchamrit’ at the United Nations Framework Convention on [Read More]