Context This case study examines the unequal geography of climate finance, where developed countries mobilised $136.7 billion in 2024 but low-income countries received only 7%. The OECD also notes that adaptation finance reached just $34.7 billion in 2024, so the …
1. Context India’s food system is facing a dual burden of malnutrition, rising obesity, hidden hunger, and environmental stress. Malthusian pressure is visible in the mismatch between population growth, dietary demand, and resource quality, while uneven food access shows the …
Context The UN’s Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2025–26 shows that global building floor space expanded by about 20% between 2015 and 2024, while energy demand rose by only 11%, indicating that efficiency gains and stricter building codes have moderated …
Context Yakten in Pakyong district, Sikkim, offers a timely case of climate-smart water planning in a Himalayan village facing rising tourism, variable rainfall, and spring stress. Its move toward AI-assisted citizen science and hydrological mapping shows how a small settlement …
Context A recent geophysical study has identified a buried palaeo-channel between Prayagraj and Kanpur, revived debate on the Saraswati question, and highlighted the water-security value of ancient river systems. The channel is reported to be about 200 km long, 4–5 …
A 51-year district-level study across India found that a 1°C rise in temperature reduces national average crop yields by about 7.8%, while a 20% rainfall deficit cuts yields by 8.2%; the study covered 563 districts and 10 major crops, with …
Background A 2025–26 study of 50 low- and middle-income homes in Chennai found that indoor temperatures rarely fell below 31°C and often stayed above 34°C even after sunset, with humidity above 75%. This shows that heat stress is no longer …
By Krishna Gupta 1. Context UNEP’s MARS expansion (May 2026) identifies Kanjurmarg landfill (Mumbai) as a global top-3 methane super-emitter, with India hosting 2/25 largest sites. 22/50 top emitters are coal mines/waste facilities, linking urban waste geography to climate forcing …
(Climatology, Physical Geography – UPSC Paper 1)(Physical Settings, Indian Geography – UPSC Paper 2) Background Multiple Western Disturbances (WDs) forecast for late April 2026 will bring rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms to northwest/north India, interrupting the heatwave. 1. Mechanism: Jet Stream & …
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