CAG on Groundwater Management – UPSC GS3
Context: Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has conducted a performance audit of groundwater management and regulation to analyse the […]
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Draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility – UPSC GS3
Context: Environment Ministry published draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility. What is Extended Producer Responsibility? EPR requires the manufacturer of
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Opposition to Kasturirangan Committee report – UPSC GS3
Context: Karnataka Government has submitted its opposition to the Centre against the Kasturirangan Committee report as it can adversely affect the livelihood of people
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COP26: Glasgow Summit Achievements – UPSC GS3
Success of CoP26 summit: 90% of the world committed to a net carbon zero target. 23 countries agreed to stop
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Adopting sustainable food systems due to climate change – UPSC GS3
Context: COP27 in Egypt will have special focus on Sustainable Food Systems. How are food systems and climate change related
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Contribution of Computerisation in Climate Change – UPSC GS3
How computerization and technology adoption is contributing to climate change? A UN study revealed that the manufacture of one desktop computer took
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Contribution of Livestock in Climate Change – UPSC GS3
Global Methane Pledge: About 103 countries, took the Global Methane Pledge, which includes a commitment to reduce emissions of this gas
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Contribution of Agriculture in Green House Gas Emissions – UPSC GS3
Context: During the recent climate summit in Glasgow, India did not ratify “Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture”. India stated that
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Human induced evolution of species – UPSC GS3
Example of Human induced evolution: Tuskless Elephants: In Mozambique, past hunting pressure has led to an increase of naturally tuskless
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Stubble Burning : Causes & Solutions – UPSC GS3
Why do farmers prefer to burn stubble? Long term causes Policy issues: In 2009 the Punjab government made a law