GS3 · Topic
Environmental Governance
Environmental impact assessment, clearances, the NGT and regulators, environmental law and its enforcement.
143 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Environmental Governance that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Paris deal is said to be a true successor of Kyoto protocol to save global climate. In this regard, highlight the challenges involved in global cooperation and implementation of Paris deal.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
According to several geologists and hydrologists, dams represent short-lived victories of engineering over natural sciences. Do you agree? Give reasons using suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the key provisions and significance of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. How will India benefit from signing and implementing this agreement?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the various concerns that exist with regard to fuel efficiency regulations for vehicles in India. Also, suggest the measures that can be taken in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
PollutionEnergy
How the failure to stop the degradation of Western Ghats worsened Kerala floods? Is it time to revisit the Gadgil committee recommendations on conservation and protection of Western Ghats to ensure more sustainable construction? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationDisaster Management
How does the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 strike a balance between economic development, border security, and forest conservation?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Environmental GovernanceBiodiversity and Conservation
The recent IPCC report highlighted loss of over 60% of flora and fauna since last century can largely be traced to increased development on cost of environment degradation.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Examine the impact of declining aerosol emissions on global warming, as highlighted by recent scientific studies. How should India balance air pollution control with climate mitigation goals?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionClimate Change
Analyze the main objectives of the Bonn Climate Change Conference and discuss its significance in shaping global climate policy and the implementation of international climate agreements.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Discuss the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and human livelihood. Suggest an integrated approach to mitigate these challenges.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Evaluate the outcome of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). How can Mission LiFE reinvigorate the NCAP in addressing the issue of air pollution?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Usage of Chemical Pesticides has been proven a double edged sword for Agriculture in the country due to its role in raising Productivity and Toxicity. In this context critically examine the utility of Chemical Pesticides in Agriculture economy and briefly discuss salient provisions Draft Pesticide Management Bill, 2020
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Crops and Cropping PatternsAgri-technology
The unviable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unnoticed ecological crisis.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
There is a lack of significant improvement in the quality of river water in India despite multiple efforts by different stakeholders. Elaborate with examples.
Answered by 1 topper
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Plastic is not constrained by national boundaries and has eventually established itself as an all pervasive pollutant with substantial socio-economic and environment related consequences'. Examine. Discuss pragmatic approaches to tackle plastic menace with emphasis on 'single-use-plastics'.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
What is the Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step towards mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
What is a Regenerative Blue Economy? How does it differ from conventional blue growth models? Highlight the role of the Regenerative Blue Economy in mitigating climate change and halting biodiversity loss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Legacy landfills need immediate attention to mitigate the multiple environmental hazards in Urban spaces. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Programmes for cleaning polluted rivers in India have been implemented for a long time, however, the results of these programmes are not very encouraging. Identify the reasons for the same and possible steps to rectify the situation.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
The Stockholm Conference commenced the contemporary "environmental era", which brought a paradigm shift in the environmental governance and set a tone for multi-lateral environmental regime. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernanceClimate Change
How can Climate finance prove critical in addressing the issue of climate change? What are some of the international financial mechanisms to provide financial resources to developing countries?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Environmental GovernancePollution
The unsustainable use of wetland resources is a combined result of information, market and policy intervention failures. Comment. Also, explain how this is pushing us towards an unperceived ecological crisis.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
What do you understand by the term 'Environmental Accounting'? Discussing the rationale behind introducing environmental accounting, highlight its status in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019
Environmental GovernanceMacroeconomic Indicators
What is Green Mining? How is India advancing green mining through policy and technology efforts?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Climate change is causing profound alterations in ecosystems, triggering cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human livelihoods, which demands integrated approaches to conservation and climate adaptation. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
What do you mean by Environmental Impact Assessment? Discuss the major reasons that have limited the success of EIA. Suggest measures that can be taken to make EIA an effective tool.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernancePollution
Highlighting the significance of "Western Ghats" in preserving and conserving the biodiversity of India, discuss the threats faced by this fragile and ecologically sensitive Region. Elaborate on the measures taken by the Government of India to protect the Western Ghats ecosystem.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
World air quality report highlights 22 out of 30 most polluted cities of the world are in India throwing light on the severity of air pollution.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
'The UN High Seas Treaty is comparable to the 2015 Paris Agreement's importance and significance'. In the context of this, discuss the importance of the UN High Seas Treaty for the conservation of marine biodiversity and fair and equitable resource-sharing.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance