Tag: GS3 environment
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Toxic Pollutants Around Schools: Health Risks and UPSC Notes
Understand Toxic Pollutants around schools, their health impacts, global findings and UPSC relevance. Read the full UPSC analysis by Chetan Bharat Learning.
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Environmental Performance Index 2026: India’s Ranking Explained
Understand the Environmental Performance Index 2026, India’s ranking, methodology, criticisms and UPSC relevance. Read the full UPSC analysis by Chetan Bharat Learning.
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The Maharashtra Wetlands Protection Initiative: Strengthening India’s Ecological Security
Why Wetlands Matter More Than Ever Maharashtra’s decision to complete the documentation of more than 23,000 wetlands marks one of the most important environmental governance initiatives in recent years. The move is expected to strengthen legal protection for wetlands and improve ecological conservation across the state. Wetlands are often called the “kidneys of the ecosystem”…
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Climate Change and India’s Food Security: The New Frontline of Governance in 2026
Why Climate Change Has Become India’s Biggest Food Security Challenge In 2026, climate change is no longer just an environmental concern — it has become central to India’s economic stability, agricultural productivity, and national food security strategy. As India moves toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, policymakers are increasingly focusing on one major…
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Electricity Grid Struggles to Absorb Surplus Solar Power Despite Record Demand
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Renewable Energy, Power Grid, Solar EnergyMains: GS Paper 3 — Energy Security, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Transition Why in News? India’s electricity grid is facing difficulty in: Managing surplus solar power generation even as:→ Electricity demand reaches record highs. The issue highlights:✔ Grid infrastructure challenges✔ Renewable integration problems✔ Need…
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Invasive Species in India: Why They Are Becoming a Bigger Threat in a Changing Climate
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Invasive species, biodiversity, ecosystem disruptionMains: GS Paper 3 — Environment, Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation Why in News? Experts have warned that invasive species are becoming a major ecological challenge across the Indian subcontinent, especially as climate change alters ecosystems and weakens native biodiversity. What are Invasive Species? ➤…
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Forest Rights Act Ruling Explained: What the Latest Court Decision Means
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Forest Rights Act (FRA), DLC, Grazing RightsMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Governance, Tribal Rights, Environment Why in News? The High Court ruled that District Level Committee (DLC) orders rejecting forest rights claims were invalid, reaffirming that Forest Rights Act, 2006 overrides conflicting laws and orders. What…
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Sacred Groves in India: Kerala’s Restoration Programme Explained
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Sacred groves, biodiversity conservationMains: GS Paper 1 & 3 — Culture, Environment, Biodiversity Why in News? Kerala has started a restoration programme for sacred groves (‘kavus’) to conserve biodiversity and revive traditional ecological systems. What are Sacred Groves? ➤ Patches of forest protected due to: ➤ Known as:…
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India’s First Green Methanol Plant: Turning Invasive Weed into Marine Fuel
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Green methanol, invasive species, biofuelsMains: GS Paper 3 — Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development Why in News? India is setting up its first green methanol production plant using an invasive species (Prosopis juliflora) to produce eco-friendly fuel for the shipping sector. What is Green Methanol? ➤ A cleaner alternative…
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Rare Earth Mining Threatens Mekong River: Environmental & Global Food Risks Explained
Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Mekong River, rare earth minerals, pollutionMains: GS Paper 1 & 3 — Geography, Environment, Biodiversity Why in News? Toxic runoff from rare earth mining activities is polluting tributaries of the Mekong River, raising serious concerns about environmental damage and food security in Southeast Asia. About the Mekong River…
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