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Environment
Challenges and issues on environment, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental deflation and disaster management
CORAL REEFS
Coral reefs are increasingly threatened by climate change and anthropogenic pressures. Discuss the major causes of coral reef degradation and suggest measures for their conservation....
September 02, 2026THE HIMALAYAS
The Himalayas constitute an interconnected and highly fragile geological system where earthquakes, GLOFs, landslides and climate change can interact to create cascading disasters. Discuss the lessons India can learn from recent disasters in Nepal and...
August 26, 2026Barren-Land Fallacy
What is the “Barren-Land Fallacy”? Discuss its ecological and socio-economic consequences in India and suggest measures to address it....
August 14, 2026NOTIFIED NATURAL CALAMITIES
“Recognition of heatwaves and lightning as notified natural calamities marks a shift towards proactive disaster management in India.” Discuss. (15 marks)...
August 08, 2026WESTERN GHATS
The Western Ghats have witnessed frequent landslides in recent years. Discuss the major causes of landslides in the region and suggest measures to mitigate the risk. (15 Marks, 250 Words)...
July 10, 2026LANDSLIDES
"Landslides in India are increasingly becoming a result of both natural processes and unscientific developmental activities." Examine the major causes of landslides in India. Suggest measures to strengthen landslide risk management. ...
June 27, 2026Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006
Despite the enactment of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 to correct historical injustices, its implementation remains uneven across India. Discuss the major challenges in the implementation of the Forest Rights Act and suggest measures to ensure ef...
June 19, 2026COTTON CULTIVATION
Despite being the world's largest cotton cultivation area and a major global producer, India's cotton sector faces persistent productivity and sustainability challenges. Examine the key issues affecting the cotton sector in India. Discuss the governm...
June 09, 2026ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE in India suffers more from fragmented knowledge than the absence of data. In this context, examine the need for an Annual Environmental Survey of India (EnvSI). ...
June 08, 2026ECOSYSTEM-BASED ADAPTATION (EBA)
"ECOSYSTEM-BASED ADAPTATION (EBA) offers a sustainable and resilient alternative to traditional coastal protection infrastructure." Discuss with reference to India's coastal climate adaptation strategy. ...
April 13, 2026India Climate Commitments under Paris Agreement
Discuss India commitments under the Paris Agreement. How have India NDCs evolved and what are the challenges?...