General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction Tropical rainforests are among the Earth’s most vital ecosystems — they absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and help regulate the planet’s climate. For decades, they have acted as “carbon sinks”, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and serving as buffers against climate …
Source: IE Context: As Diwali approaches, discussions around the environmental impact of fireworks have resurfaced, with experts highlighting that green crackers—though less polluting—are not entirely clean. About Green Crackers: What it is? Green crackers are eco-modified firecrackers developed by CSIR–NEERI to reduce emissions of particulate matter, toxic gases, and noise levels compared to conventional fireworks. …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Q6. Modern warfare leaves invisible yet far-reaching environmental scars. Analyse this statement with reference to ongoing conflicts. Evaluate its impact on global climate goals. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The environmental impact of wars is emerging as a major unaccounted driver of climate change …
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Topic: Government Budgeting. 5. The union budget has outlined our commitment to a net-zero future but a roadmap for seamless energy transition without compromising our energy security is the need of the hour. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint Why the question: Two-and-a-half months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 6. Discuss the ways in which India can achieve its ambitious targets of net zero emissions by 2070. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy. Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned …
GS Paper 3: Context: In an effort to battle climate change, PM Modi has made the following announcements at the ongoing COP26 summit in Glasgow: India will achieve net zero emissions latest by 2070. By 2030, India will ensure 50% of its energy will be sourced from renewable sources. India will also reduce its …
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GS Paper 30: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: The 26th meeting of the United Nations’ Conference of Parties (CoP) will begin on November 1 in Glasgow. Ahead of this meet, the focus on making the meet a success is to have all nations commit to a ‘net zero‘, or a year by when a …
Context: The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by the UK in partnership with Italy, will take place from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, UK. Against the backdrop of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sounding a “code red” on climate change, India …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Independent charitable organisation Oxfam has said that ‘net zero’ carbon targets that many countries have announced may be a “dangerous distraction” from the priority of cutting carbon emissions. Why so? The report says that if the challenge of change is tackled only by way of …
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Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Net Zero Producers’ Forum: Context: Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Norway have come together to form a cooperative forum that will develop pragmatic net zero emission strategies. These countries are collectively responsible for 40% of global oil and gas production. Roles and functions of the Net Zero Producers’ Forum: …
