The Arctic Imperative: Cooperation, Challenges, and India’s Role
12 December 2024 | The Study IASThe Arctic Imperative. Why the Arctic Matters. The Arctic, a snowy and icy region at the top of the world,...
Environment & Ecology
Editorials
Editorials
Trapped in the Haze: The Farmers’ Stubble Burning Dilemma in India
08 November 2024 | The Study IASThis essay, based on the investigative-journalistic article “Caught in the Farm Crossfire” by Nikhil M. Babu in The Hindu (November...
Editorials
H5N1 in Cattle and Humans: What Does It Mean for Our Future?
27 October 2024 | The Study IASH5N1 in Cattle and Humans Based on “What does H5N1 in Cattle, Humans Portend?” by Vinod Scaria and Bani Jolly...
Editorials
Where is India’s SO₂ Control from Thermal Power Plants Headed?
26 October 2024 | The Study IASIndia’s SO₂ Control from Thermal Power Plants. This essay joins the discussion on flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) installations in India’s...
Editorials
Urbanisation and Groundwater Depletion in India: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions
25 October 2024 | The Study IASUrbanisation and Groundwater Depletion in India Introduction-Urbanisation and Groundwater Depletion in India As India’s cities grow and industries expand, the...
Editorials
The Green Paradox: Warning Signs in Greening Deserts and Polar Regions Top of Form
20 October 2024 | The Study IASThe Green Paradox This essay looks at Kumar Abhishek’s article, “When Green is a Sign of Warning,” published in Business...
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...
Editorials
Caring for Our Planet: A Duty to Future Generations
17 September 2024 | The Study IASInspired by the The Hindu (September 17, 2024) Op-ed article by K. Srinath Reddy titled “Rights of Future Generations must...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Banni Grasslands
21 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Glacial Geoengineering: A Potential Solution to Sea-Level Rise
24 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recent scientific conferences have highlighted two main technological interventions to slow sea-level rise caused by climate change: fibre-based curtains...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Contaminated Water Flow Across U.S.-Mexico Border
23 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The amount of sewage flowing through the Tijuana River last year set a new record, surpassing all previous levels...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Forest Degradation and Restoration Efforts
22 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, the World Bank estimates that the world has lost about 10 million square kilometres of forests since the...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Kerala Faces Alarming Rise in Elephant Deaths
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Kerala’s elephant population is under threat, with a staggering 845 deaths recorded between 2015 and 2023. A recent elephant...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
ADB Approves Support for Rooftop Solar Systems in India
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $240.5 million in loans to finance Rooftop Solar Systems (RTSS) in India that...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
NITI Aayog Proposes Measures to Boost Electronics Sector
20 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: NITI Aayog released a report called “Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains,” which examines India’s electronics industry,...
