Climate Change : Impact in India in 2021 – UPSC GS3
Context The climate has changed forever and will remain so for centuries, if not a few thousand years into the […]
Context The climate has changed forever and will remain so for centuries, if not a few thousand years into the […]
What is net zero concept? Net zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas produced and the
Significance of Dairy sector: Harvesting animals for dairy and animal-based products in India is a major source of livelihood for 150 million
Recent Climatic Events: Landslides, floods and other rain-related accidents in Maharashtra. Gandhak river flood in Bihar. Heat waves in Canada
Context: Right now, our average mercury reading is at least 1.2° Celsius higher than it was before the debut of
Problem with high-tech solutions: High-tech solutions to climate change are based on an idea of abundance of resources, money and
Fit for 55: The European Commission adopted the Fit for 55 Package of proposals. It aims to make the EU’s
Facts: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2018 identified 351 polluted river stretches in India. Maharashtra has the highest number of polluted
Conversion of crop waste into briquettes Within a few months from now, the burning of rice crop residue in northern
Context: According to a recent study, portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb.