SUMMARY of Environment Reports – Updated till 2018 – Contains all that’s Important for UPSC IAS Prelims – 2018

    . SUMMARY of Environment Reports – Updated till 2018 Contains all that’s Important for UPSC Prelims – 2018   We have created a summary of important environment and ecology related information that’s there in Ministry of Environment and Ecology reports (till 2018). These are extremely important for UPSC Prelims – 2018. People who …

EXCLUSIVE: Insights IAS ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY Revision Module for UPS Civil Services Preliminary Exam -2018

  . ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY Revision Module for UPS Civil Services Preliminary Exam -2018 In this post we are publishing Environment and Ecology Revision Module for UPSC civil Services preliminary exam 2018.  It has 79 pages of very important environment and ecology related information that is extremely important for prelims – 2018. These information are …

The Big Picture – Climate Change: Will there be a global pact on emissions?

ARCHIVES The 20th conference on Climate Change is being held at Lima in Peru. 190 countries are participating. The conference of parties, as it is known, is specifically discussing on the issue of cut in carbon emissions. The conference will discuss each country’s emissions in the proposal for cutting them over time. The dangers of …

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY

Question 1  “Reform in EIA is critical for the balance between growth and development, environment and biodiversity”. In the light of the statement analyze the Supreme Court idea of having a national regulator for environmental impact assessment.  (200 words) Source:  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118406_1_clearance-project-proponents-new-regulator  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118469_1_assessment-process-eac-cabinet-secy Question 2 “While applications of induced pluripotent stem cells in stem cell therapy may be …

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY

Question 1  “The climatic conditions of West and India are hugely different that rejects India’s crave for western environment -friendly measures”. In the light of this, comment on the authenticity of the statement providing solution for Indian problem.  (200 words) Source:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Huge-differences-in-environmental-problems-of-India-west/articleshow/30230653.cms Question 2 “The environmental issues in India have become more serious every day with growing …