Widespread Heatwave Context: India is facing an unusually long series of heatwaves that began in the end of March and scorched north India for most of April. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said April was the hottest in northwest India in 122 years. It has […]
Climate Change – Its Impact on New Infections Context: According to a new study, Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 and that is likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to […]
Right to Development amidst Environmental Challenges Context: • Scientists and governments were negotiating over a critical United Nations climate report, with officials from major emerging economies insisting that it should recognise their right to development. About: • The latest assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on […]
Drying Up of Rivers Context: • Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha stated that the per capita annual water availability in the country has progressively reduced due to increase in population, urbanization, improved lifestyle […]
Olive Ridley Turtles Context: • There has been a decline of the population of the Olive Ridley Turtles on India’s east coast especially in the Godavari mangrove region. Background: • This region also includes Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary which also nests the olive ridley turtles. • […]
Strategic Implications of Melting down of The Arctic Context: • Arctic region is the one which is extremely affected by climate change, it is warming three times faster than the rest of the world. • This will have an impact on the global shipping routes […]
World Water Day Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take the pledge to save every drop of water on World Water Day. On this occasion, he has also appreciated all those individuals and organisations who are working towards saving […]
Transition Towards a Circular Economy Context: • In the Budget speech this year, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized the role of cleaner technologies such as solar energy and batteries in India’s future economic growth. • In addition, she mentioned the importance of transitioning to […]
Mumbai Climate Action Plan Context: • On 13th March, Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) was released, which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Background: • Amid warnings of climate change leading to extreme weather events in the city, the civic body has started preparing […]
International Centre for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) Context: • The ICARDA enabled access to global germplasm for use in the Indian breeding programmes. • Ten high yielding varieties of Lentil, Chickpea and Barley have been released by ICARDA along with ICAR for commercial […]