IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
TOPIC: General Studies 3
- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
In News: World Bank report titled 'South Asia's Hotspots: The Impact of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards' mentions –
India and Climate Change
Extreme Heat: India is already experiencing a warming climate
Changing Rainfall Patterns
Droughts
Groundwater: More than 60% of India’s agriculture is rain-fed, making the country highly dependent on groundwater. Even without climate change, 15% of India’s groundwater resources are overexploited.
Sea level rise
Agriculture and Food Security
Energy Security
Water Security: An increase in variability of monsoon rainfall is expected to increase water shortages in some areas.
Migration and conflict
The Way Forward:
Connecting the Dots