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Environment & Bio-diversity

31–45 of 110 articles

Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Environment & Bio-diversity.

Revisiting Invasive Species: A Shift in Environmental Perspective

Understanding the complexities behind invasive species and their ecological implications in a changing subcontinent landscape

May 7, 2026 • 4 min

Industrial Heat Pumps: Key to Greener Manufacturing in India

Addressing industrial emissions is crucial not only for climate change but also for air quality, energy security, and worker health in India's economic landscape.

May 6, 2026 • 4 min

Urban Biodiversity, Eco-Sensitive Zones & Development vs. Conservation

KBR National Park faces escalating threats from infrastructure projects, raising urgent questions about urban ecology and conservation in Hyderabad.

May 2, 2026 • 3 min

Understanding Wildfires in the Nilgiris: A Growing Concern

Seasonal wildfires highlight the urgent need for effective management and community involvement in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris region.

May 1, 2026 • 4 min

Light Pollution: A Threat to the Atacama's Stellar Skies

Exploring how light pollution impacts the Atacama Desert's unique astronomical conditions and future projects.

Apr 28, 2026 • 3 min

Scaling Climate Adaptation: From Policy to Grassroots

Advancing climate adaptation through coordinated governance, finance, and local community efforts for a resilient India.

Apr 24, 2026 • 4 min

India's Forests: A Key Player in Carbon Storage by 2100

New research reveals India's forests could nearly double carbon storage by 2100, with significant increases projected in arid regions.

Apr 21, 2026 • 5 min

Sundarbans: The Hidden Threat of Microplastics

Researchers uncover the alarming impact of microplastics on the Sundarbans ecosystem and carbon cycles.

Apr 21, 2026 • 4 min

Supreme Court's Strong Warning on Chambal Sand Mining

SC highlights urgent need for action against illegal sand mining in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary to protect critical ecosystems.

Apr 18, 2026 • 5 min

Ritual Offerings & River Pollution: Faith vs. Ecological Limits

Exploring the tension between religious rituals and environmental sustainability in India's river ecosystems.

Apr 15, 2026 • 4 min

Great Nicobar Mega-Project: Tourism and Trade in Focus

Understanding the strategic importance and ecological concerns surrounding the Great Nicobar Island development plan.

Apr 13, 2026 • 4 min

Great Nicobar Island Development Project: Strategic Asset or Ecological Sacrifice?

Balancing Geopolitics, Tribal Rights and Biodiversity

Apr 11, 2026 • 5 min

Puri Greenfield Airport Controversy

When Aviation Safety Meets Ecological Sensitivity — The Chilika Dilemma

Apr 11, 2026 • 5 min

Human-Wildlife Conflict in Kollam

Climate Stress, Habitat Fragmentation and the Failing Forest Fringe

Apr 11, 2026 • 5 min

India's Updated Climate Pledges: A Step Towards Sustainability

Analyzing the implications of India's revised Nationally Determined Contributions and its developmental costs in climate action efforts.

Apr 8, 2026 • 4 min