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Source: DTE Why in News? The World Air Quality Report 2024, released by Swiss company IQAir, ranked India as the 5th most...
15 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Seagrass, Carbon Sequestration, Greenhouse gas emission, Global warming, Ocean currents, United Nations Environment Programme, Ocean...
13 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Concerns with Great Nicobar Island Project
For Prelims: Great Nicobar Island (GNI), Galathea Bay, Tropical Rainforest, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Coastal...
13 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
This editorial is based on “ Himalayan tragedy: On avalanches in the Himalayan States “ which was published in The Hindu on 08/03/2025....
11 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: PIB Why in News? The Namami Gange Programme (NGP) has marked significant progress in its mission to rejuvenate the sacred River...
11 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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US Withdrawal from Loss and Damage Fund
Source: IE The US has withdrawn from the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), furthering its disengagement from global climate commitments like the...
10 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: TH Carbon intensity measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted per unit of output in a specific sector or economy. It helps...
06 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: HT The world's largest iceberg, Colossal A23a (3,672 sq. km), is stuck about 70 km from South Georgia Island, likely avoiding...
06 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Cape Vultures Spotted in South Africa
Source: DTE After 30 years, the Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) has been sighted in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province near Mountain...
01 Mar 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Environmental Concerns Regarding Ethanol Blended Petrol
For Prelims: Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, Net Zero 2070, Krishna, 3G Ethanol Production, Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana For Mains:...
28 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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AI’s Environmental Impact & Mitigation
For Prelims: UNEP, Artificial Intelligence (AI), LLM (large language model), Rare Earth Elements, E-waste, Greenhouse Gas (GHGs), Recommendation on...
26 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Peatlands, Wetlands, Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, carbon sequestration For Mains: National Wetland...
26 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Waste Segregation and Waste-to-Energy Plant
For Prelims: Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Waste-to-Energy Plant, Domestic Hazardous Waste, Biogas,...
25 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Cleaner Methods of Energy Generation
Source: TH Why in News? India must adopt cleaner methods of energy generation, as coal-based electricity generation causes significant...
25 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sea Ice Loss and Climate Disruptions
For Prelims: Arctic Sea, Antarctic Sea, Ocean Temperature, Solar Radiation, Ocean Salinity, Ocean Circulation, Jhelum, Karewa,...
24 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Impact of Marine Heatwaves on Arctic Wildlife
Source: DTE Why in News? A study warns that Arctic marine heatwaves (MHWs) are causing higher mortality, and lower reproductive...
24 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Climate Change, Climate Risk Index 2025, Floods, Drought, Cyclones For Mains: Key Findings of the Climate Risk Index 2025,...
22 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: TH Haryana’s proposed Aravali Safari Park, featuring wildlife enclosures, hotels, and restaurants, faces debate over its impact...
20 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Reforming India’s Disaster Strategy
This editorial is based on “Bill to amend Disaster Management Act: a proposed solution involving the States” which was published in The...
19 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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High-Entropy Alloy for Hydrogen Production
Source: BL Researchers have developed a high-entropy alloy (HEA) catalyst for water electrolysis, enhancing hydrogen production while reducing...
18 Feb 2025 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
