Factors for landslides in the mountain ecosystem
QUES . Enumerate the factors responsible for high frequency and magnitude of landslide in the mountain ecosystem.UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2022 General Studies . 200 Words . 5…
Longer , more intense and frequent heat waves over the Indian subcontinent
QUES . “Heat waves are expected to become longer and more intense and frequent over the Indian subcontinent.” Examine the statement. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2023 General Studies…
Micro-watershed development projects
QUES . In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India? UPSC 2016 GS MAINS PAPER I, 250 Words,…
Crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources
QUES . Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources? UPSC 2023 GS MAINS PAPER I, 150 words,…
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary – the second home for Asiatic lions in Gujarat
The Gujarat government has proposed a second home for Asiatic lions in Gujarat at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, about 100 km away their present home at Gir National…
Green Hydrogen and its uses
Green hydrogen is made by using clean electricity from surplus renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to electrolyse water. Thus, green hydrogen is any…
Progress made by India in access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
QUES. Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India…
Biodiversity Management Committee
What are Biodiversity Management committees (BMC)? Under Section 41(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, every local body in the State shall constitute a Biodiversity Management Committee…
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is a voluntary partnership of governments, intergovernmental organizations, businesses, scientific institutions and civil society organizations committed to improving air quality and…
Global Climate Change Alliance
The Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) was established by the European Union (EU) in 2007 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with developing countries, in particular least developed…