COP29 Divisive Climate Conference India at COP29
28 November 2024 | The Study IASFive Key Takeaways from a Divisive Climate Conference. Introduction: India’s Call for Fair Climate Finance India’s role in climate finance...
Environment and Ecology
Editorials
Editorials
India’s Carbon Pricing Strategy: Balancing Growth and Sustainability.
17 October 2024 | The Study IASIndia’s Carbon Pricing Strategy: This essay looks at the article “We must Take a Pragmatic Approach to Carbon Pricing” by...
Editorials
Gandhi’s Relevance in the 21st Century: A Pathway to Achieving the SDGs
02 October 2024 | The Study IASThis essay is based on an article by Ban Ki-Moon, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, titled “Gandhi Embodied Principles...
Editorials
Tackling Stubble Burning: Role of the Supreme Court of India and Sustainable Solutions
25 September 2024 | The Study IASA front-page article in The Hindu (September 25, 2024), titled “‘We Want Answers’: Apex Court Seeks Report on Stubble Burning...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Global Soil Partnership(GSP)
10 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: GSP’s 12th Plenary Assembly commenced with the goal of improving and maintaining health of 50% of world’s soils by...
Editorials
Natural Intelligence for Sustainable Living
03 September 2024 | The Study IASIntroduction Natural intelligence is the unique ability of living organisms to learn from their surroundings, adapt to new challenges,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Albatrosses
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Conservationists announced plans to bomb a remote South African island with pesticide pellets to eradicate mice that are attacking...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Ramsar Sites
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Environment Minister announced the addition of three new Ramsar sites in India, bringing the total number to...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Extremophile
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Scientists have discovered bacteria living inside microwave ovens. About Bacteria: Definition: Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms that exist...
Economy
Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme
27 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Chital
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Transition from Dirty Fuels to Clean Energy: Challenges and Unexpected Diversions
03 July 2024 | The Study IASAbout India’s Energy Landscape: Heavy investments in clean energy do not eliminate reliance on older fuels immediately. India is the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Antarctic Worms: Thriving in the Cold with Bacterial Help
25 June 2024 | The Study IASContext: The study, published in Science Advances, highlights the vital role of microbe-host interactions in marine ecosystems, and provides important...
