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Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024

Source:  PIB Subject:  Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) Context: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared to 2017. About Dynamic Ground Water Resource …

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First Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards

Source:  DD News Subject:  Government Scheme Context: The Hon’ble President of India, will confer the First Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards and the 6th National Water Awards 2025 on 18th November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan. About 6th National Water Awards: What it is? A flagship initiative of the Department of Water Resources, River Development …

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Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy

Syllabus: Applied Ethics Source:  TOI Context: Article in news revisited how Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophy embed environmental ethics in the triad of water, soil, and spirit—a timely reminder as India advances climate resilience and sustainable farming goals. About Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy: What it is? It is a moral framework that perceives nature …

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High-Performance Buildings

Syllabus: Climate resilient infrastructure. Source:  TH  Context: High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are essential for achieving sustainable living in the face of climate change, rising urbanization, and energy demands. Designed to conserve resources, enhance energy efficiency, and withstand extreme weather, HPBs represent the future of sustainable construction and urban resilience. High-Performance Buildings: Definition: HPBs are designed to …

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Holistic water management system- need of the hour

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation.   Source: DTE Context: With the rapid growth of cities, water demand has exponentially increased. Even as aspirations cause people to migrate to urban areas, water depletion and scarcity remains a huge challenge staring at people’s faces in the near future. Thus, water management needs to …

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WMO report on terrestrial water storage (TWS) loss:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: A report on terrestrial water storage (TWS) loss- 2021 State of Climate Services- was recently released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).   What is terrestrial water storage (TWS)? TWS is the sum of all water on the land surface and in the subsurface, ie surface …

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