What numbers do not reveal about tiger conservation

GS Paper3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: The Hindu Context:  Today is International Tiger Day. A recent IUCN assessment suggests that tiger numbers have increased by 40% since 2005 at the global level. Direction: Tiger conservation is important for both prelims and Mains. Do keep certain data, and some measures handy. The fourth cycle of …

TERI roadmap for achieving India’s decarbonization targets

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Energy sector, environment conservation   Source: TERI Context: TERI has released a roadmap for feasible pathways to achieve India’s decarbonization targets. Direction: Go through the points. Note down 1-2 unique points. No need to go into details or overthink such reports. India’s COP commitments (Fig.) Status of Renewables in India Key …

IPEF versus RCEP

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations   Source: The Business standards Context: In recent months, The US announced the formation of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) Summit meeting in Tokyo. About the IPEF Members: Four QUAD countries, South Korea, New Zealand, Fiji and seven out of the 10 members of the Association of South-East Asian …