Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms world’s poorest countries? Subject: Environment Loss and Damage- It refers to the costs, both economic and physical, that developing countries are facing from climate change impacts. When climate disasters strike, countries also need more financial help to cover relief efforts, infrastructure repairs and […]

    COP27: Developing & developed blocks lock horns over new climate finance roadmap Subject: Environment About New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)- The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance is expected to be finalised by 2024. It will replace the current climate finance goal of $100 billion annually from developed countries. The issue […]

    COP27: Developing countries need $2 trillion annually to tackle climate change, says report Subject: Environment Context- Developing and emerging economies, except China, will need $2 trillion per year by 2030 for energy transition, adaptation resilience, loss and damage and sustainable agriculture, according to a new report. About the Report- Title Finance for climate […]

    ‘Measles deaths’: Health ministry sends team to Mumbai Subject: Environment Context- After reports of an increase in suspected measles cases and three deaths in children, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday rushed a multi-disciplinary team to Mumbai. What are measles and rubella? Measles- Measles (also called rubeola) is a very contagious respiratory viral […]

    Our choking cities: How we can improve air and water quality in urban spaces Subject: Environment Miyawaki Technique- Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, that helps build dense, native forests in a short time. In the Miyawaki technique, various native species of plants are planted close to each other […]