Source: TH Context: The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 has placed India’s Western Ghats, under the “significant concern” category due to threats like climate change, unregulated tourism, and invasive species. About the Western Ghats: What it is: The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadri Hills, are a north–south mountain range forming the crest of …
Context: The Environment Ministry, in an affidavit placed in the Supreme Court earlier this month, has disclosed that it has permitted seven hydroelectric power projects, which are reportedly in advanced stages of construction, to go ahead. One of them is the 512 MW Tapovan Vishnugadh project, in Joshimath, Uttarakhand that was recently …
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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Analyse the various risks posed by hydropower projects in the Himalayan region? Highlight the impact of climate change on further exacerbating the existing risks. Suggest measures needed to mitigate it. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Environment Ministry told the …
