Western Ghats: Karnataka’s Position on Eco-Sensitive Areas

26 Sep 2026

Context: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly unanimously rejected the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Committee Report on declaring Eco-Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.The central issue is balancing environmental conservation with the...

Deep-Sea Exploration and Environmental Responsibility

19 Sep 2026

Context: India is expanding its deep-sea exploration capabilities through the Deep Ocean Mission, raising questions about the ecological consequences of future seabed mining.The central issue is whether technological capability to exploit deep-sea re...