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
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COP26 : Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans – UPSC GS3
What is the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans? The declaration promises to work towards ensuring that only zero-emission
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Net Zero Commitment : Opportunities for India – UPSC GS3
Background: At Glasgow COP26 summit, India committed to a 2070 net zero target. This is not just significant for the
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Cutting Down Methane – UPSC GS3
Background: In CoP 26 summit, 105 countries have pledged to reduce their methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels, by 2030. (Methane Pledge) Why