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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)

Source:  News on Air Subject:  International Organisation Context: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), in its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, projected India’s GDP growth at 7.4% in 2025–26. About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA): What is UNDESA? UNDESA is a core department of the …

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Madhav Gadgil — the conscience of people-centred conservation

Anecdote: When Madhav Gadgil began his career, he believed conservation meant fencing forests and removing people. Decades later, he publicly renounced this view, admitting that forests survive not despite communities but because of them. Walking the villages and forests of the Western Ghats, he listened more than he lectured, treating farmers, adivasis, and fishers as …

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India–AI Impact Summit

Context: India has announced the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi, making it the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. About India–AI Impact Summit: What it is? The India–AI Impact Summit is a high-level multilateral forum announced by the Prime Minister at the France AI Action …

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Global Environment Facility

Source:  UNEP Subject:  International Organisation Context: The Global Environment Facility has approved US$52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme–led projects at its 70th Council meeting. About Global Environment Facility (GEF): What it is? The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral environmental financing mechanism that provides grants and blended finance to developing countries and …

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Hyper-Polluting Private Transport of the Super-Rich

Context: Growing public outrage and new studies have highlighted the disproportionate carbon footprint of private jets, super-yachts and space tourism used by the world’s super-rich. About Hyper-Polluting Private Transport of the Super-Rich: What it is? Hyper-polluting private transport refers to the use of private jets, fossil-fuelled super-yachts, luxury SUVs and private rockets by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, …

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Bring out the scientific principles underlying nanotechnology. Evaluate its applications in the fields of energy, environment, and agriculture. Assess the potential health and ecological risks associated with nano-scale interventions.

Topic: Nano Technology Q6. Bring out the scientific principles underlying nanotechnology. Evaluate its applications in the fields of energy, environment, and agriculture. Assess the potential health and ecological risks associated with nano-scale interventions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Nanotechnology is shaping next-generation solutions in energy security, environmental sustainability, and agricultural …

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Source:  TOI Subject:   Bills and Act Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must inherently include environment and ecology, holding that CSR spending on environmental protection is not charity but a constitutional obligation under Article 51A(g). About Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): What it is? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers …

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“Biodiversity is not merely a count of species but a measure of ecosystem resilience”. Bring out the significance of different levels of biodiversity in sustaining ecosystem stability.

Topic: Biodiversity Q5. “Biodiversity is not merely a count of species but a measure of ecosystem resilience”. Bring out the significance of different levels of biodiversity in sustaining ecosystem stability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The evolving understanding of biodiversity as a resilience-building ecological asset rather than a simple numerical …

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Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)

Source:  DTE Subject: Environment Context: The COP30 Presidency has formally launched the Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT), creating the first permanent global platform dedicated to navigating rising tensions between trade policies and climate action. About Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT): What it is? A politically supported, non-negotiating global platform …

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Oman

Source:  TOI Subject: Mapping Context: Oman has been elected as a member of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Council for the 2025–2029 term during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand. About Oman: What it is? Oman is a monarchy located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, known for its balance …

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The Great Indian Bustard

Source:  TH Subject: Species in news Context: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) returned to spotlight after Supreme Court Justice P.S. Narasimha observed that Western-origin environmental doctrines like “inter-generational equity” are inadequate to save critically endangered species. About the Great Indian Bustard: What it is? The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is one of the heaviest flying …

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The Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative

Source:  NIE Context: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, India joined the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) as an Observer, welcoming it as a major step in global efforts to conserve tropical forests through innovative, market-driven finance. About the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) Initiative: What it is? The TFFF is a blended-finance mechanism aimed at …

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Puducherry’s Innovative Green Transformation

Context: Puducherry has launched innovative, community-driven greening initiatives under IFS officer Dr. P. Arulrajan, integrating science, spirituality, and citizen engagement to double its green cover by 2030. About Puducherry’s Innovative Green Transformation: What it is? A holistic environmental program led by Dr. P. Arulrajan (IFS, 2009 batch), blending scientific forestry, administrative innovation, and spiritual engagement …

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Examine the major determinants of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in India. Analyse how changes in investment composition affect long-term growth sustainability.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q5. Examine the major determinants of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in India. Analyse how changes in investment composition affect long-term growth sustainability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: In light of the Bank of Baroda (2025) study linking capacity …

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UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025

Syllabus: Environment Source:  UNEP  Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty”, warning that the global finance gap for climate adaptation in developing countries has widened drastically. About UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025: What It Is? An annual flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that …

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The EU–India New Strategic Agenda 2025

Syllabus: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interest Source:   TH Context: The European Union and India, under the New Strategic EU–India Agenda (2025) adopted in October, agreed to link the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). About The EU–India New Strategic Agenda 2025: …

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Rapid urban expansion and illegal constructions in ecologically sensitive zones pose serious challenges to sustainable development. Discuss the Environmental implications and suggest policy measures to balance growth ecological integrity.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Disaster and disaster management. Q5. Rapid urban expansion and illegal constructions in ecologically sensitive zones pose serious challenges to sustainable development. Discuss the Environmental implications and suggest policy measures to balance growth ecological integrity. (10M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The question tests …

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United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)

Source: News on Air Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term (2025–2028). About United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP): What It Is? The UN-GGIM-AP is one of the five regional …

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“In a water-stressed economy, biofuel expansion without social-cost assessment is policy myopia”. Evaluate this observation. Analyse the competing objectives of food security, farmer income, and emission reduction in India’s ethanol roadmap. Suggest corrective measures.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. “In a water-stressed economy, biofuel expansion without social-cost assessment is policy myopia”. Evaluate this observation. Analyse the competing objectives of food security, farmer income, and emission reduction in India’s ethanol roadmap. Suggest corrective measures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Amid the E20 rollout and concerns over …

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