Concerns over Online Drug Delivery through Food Delivery Platforms Sub: Env Sec : Env legislation Why in News A recent initiative in Bengaluru to deliver medicines through a food delivery platform has raised serious concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance. The move has sparked objections from pharmacists and doctors who highlight the […]

    Simplified Environmental Compliance for 39 Industries: A Step Towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Sub: Env Sec : Env legislation and organisation Why in News The Union Ministry of Environment has recently introduced significant reforms in the environmental regulatory framework. The Ministry has exempted 39 categories of industries from the mandatory requirement of dual […]

    COP29: BASIC countries ask rich nations to honour commitments for climate finance rather than ‘diluting obligations’ Sub: Env Sec: INT CONVENTIONS Context: The BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China), along with other developing nations, has called on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments instead of shifting responsibilities. Key Demands […]

    Addressing N2O emissions key to meeting 1.5°C target, protecting human health, biodiversity: Report Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Context: Experts at COP29 emphasized the urgency of addressing nitrous oxide (N₂O), a powerful but often overlooked greenhouse gas. As the third most impactful greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄), […]

    Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Context: African elephants, Earth’s largest land mammals, are known for their remarkable intelligence and complex social behavior. However, they are under severe threat, as highlighted in a comprehensive new study that tracks the status […]

    The Need for Increased Climate Finance from Developed Nations Sub :Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News At COP29 in Baku, Avinash Persaud, a leading climate economist, has urged developed nations to significantly increase their climate finance commitments. He emphasizes that without a substantial rise in funding, the credibility of global climate finance […]

    In Baku breakthrough, COP clears carbon credit trade Sub : Env Sec: Int convention Context: At the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku, countries have reached a landmark agreement to establish a global carbon market, addressing long-standing disputes and delays. This mechanism, rooted in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, aims to facilitate […]

    Global carbon dioxide emissions set to rise 0.8% over 2023, India’s contribution to go up 4.6% Sub : Env Sec Climate change Rising Global Carbon Emissions: A recent peer-reviewed report by the Global Carbon Budget (GCB) collective highlights trends in carbon emissions. Global Carbon Emission Trends Increase in Emissions: Global fossil CO₂ emissions […]

    COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity took place in Cali, Colombia. Main focus: Negotiating measures to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Key challenge: Disagreements on financial responsibilities for […]