Environment & Ecology
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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Belém as a test of a new model of forest finance, Pg6
Brazil's Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) faces scrutiny over inclusivity and effectiveness despite $5.5 billion commitments for forest conservation.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core, Pg6
India prioritizes water management for climate resilience aligning with COP 30's Belém Adaptation Indicators, focusing on water security and adaptation finance.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
How inflexible coal-fired plants harm India’s clean energy push, Pg13
Inflexible coal plants hinder India's renewable energy push, causing curtailment and financial losses, CEA proposes incentives for flexibility.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10
Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India’s thermal independence, Pg11
India seeks thermal independence via industrial electrification and concentrated solar thermal amid geopolitical gas supply risks and decarbonization push.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11
Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Cooling effect: on the wane, PgII
Global warming accelerates significantly post-2015, breaching 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit by 2030 due to decreased aerosol levels.
Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
Why are AI-generated animal videos on the rise and what harm can they cause?, Pg9
AI-generated animal videos surge, misleading viewers, endangering animals, and hindering conservation efforts through misinformation and unrealistic portrayals of wildlife interactions.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15
CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1
Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9
India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8
Escalating climate crisis necessitates a fundamental renegotiation of international legal principles, including statehood criteria, maritime boundaries, and permanent sovereignty over natural resources, to address unprecedented risks like sea-level rise and climate-induced migration.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7
Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.
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