Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment)
Context: Prime Minister, in the presence of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, launched ‘Mission LiFE’ (Lifestyle For Environment), a new initiative for sustainable and healthy lifestyle at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details About LiFE-Movement Vision and Mission of LiFE What can be done to […]
Single Use Plastic
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued notification banning production, sale, stocking & distribution, import and usage of identified Single Use Plastic (SUP) items including cutlery items, thin packaging films, candy & ice-cream sticks. About Single use plastic Single-use plastics, often also referred […]
Carbon-Dating On Disputed Structure
Context: Recently, a Varanasi district court has rejected the plea to conduct carbon-dating of the disputed structure known to have been found inside the premises of the Gyanvapi Mosque. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is carbon dating? What about non-living things? Is there anything that cannot be dated? What […]
What Is Graded Response Action Plan?
Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management directed authorities to enforce stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which includes a ban on diesel generators and use of coal and firewood in hotels, restaurants and open eateries, with immediate effect. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is the […]
What are Green Crackers?
Context: According to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), green crackers are permitted only in cities and towns where air quality is moderate or poor. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What are Green Crackers? What are the toxic metals that traditional crackers release? Health Impact: SC on Firecrackers in the past […]
Living Planet Report 2022
Context: According to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s Living Planet Report 2022, there has been a 69% drop in the number of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish worldwide over the past 50 years (WWF). Every two years, this report is made available. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key findings […]
What Are Eco-Sensitive Zones?
Context: The Supreme Court indicated it may consider taking up Kerala’s review of the Supreme Court’s judgment to have a one-km eco-sensitive zone ringing protected forests, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country along with a plea for clarification sought by the Centre. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Flex Fuel Technology
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India which would run on 100% petrol as well as 20 to 100% blended ethanol and electric power. Flex fuel technology A flex fuel, or flexible […]
Early Warning For Heatwaves Sees Huge Improvement
Context: Indian scientists have, for the first time, been able to predict heatwaves even one season in advance. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: Details About Heat Wave Criteria for Heat Waves Health Impacts Details: In a recent study, the India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences have documented for the first time […]
Graded Response Action Plan
Context: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that measures under ‘Stage-1’ of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be enforced in the NCR with immediate effect. The order came after Delhi’s AQI deteriorated to be in the ‘poor’ category . Other parts of the NCR, including Gurgaon, Noida and Greater Noida, also recorded […]