Creating a Responsible Wardrobe
Context: An overwhelming majority of clothes and fashion items now claim to be made from “recycled materials.” However, concerns are rising about the effectiveness and sustainability of this approach. Relevance: GS III: Environmental Pollution and Degradation Dimensions of the Article: What is Sustainable Fashion? Significance of Sustainable Fashion: Environmental Impact Reduction: Circularity and Waste Reduction: Toxic Chemical Avoidance: […]
Kerala Assemble Passes Resolution to amend WPA
Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a resolution asking the Central Government to make necessary amendments in the relevant sections of the Wildlife Protection Act. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: Human-Elephant Conflicts Way Forwards to prevent Man – Animal Conflicts About Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 Schedule I: Species: Endangered species. Penalty: Harsh […]
Bio-Diversity Heritage Site
Context: The Gupteswar Forest in Odisha was recently decalared as Bio-Diversity Heritage site. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Gupteswar Forest: About Biodiversity heritage site As per Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, State Biodiversity Boards (SBB) may invite suggestions for the declaration of BHSs, through the […]
World’s Hottest January On Record
Context: The world just experienced its hottest January on record, a significant indicator of fuelling Climate Change. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Climate Change and its impact, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Conservation of the Environment) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Evolution of climate change Recent examples Causes of Climate Change The causes for climate […]
EV Charging Stations
Focus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in News? As per the information received from Ministry of Power, 12,146 nos. of public EV charging stations are operational across the country. About Electric Vehicles: National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020: Challenges in setting Effective Charging Infrastructure in India
Policy to Promote use of Green Hydrogen
Context: The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy recently chaired a meeting regarding the use of Green Hydrogen in conjunction with other modes such as solar energy and wind energy, for round-the-clock renewable energy as envisaged in the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: […]
RS Passes Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024
Context: Recently the Upper House has passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024: About the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974: Central Pollution Control Board: State Pollution […]
Balancing Climate Action with Economic Equity
Context: The global law enforcement community has encountered a considerable challenge in addressing climate change. The increase in extreme events, driven by the warming of the Earth’s surface in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, commonly referred to as ‘Global Warming,’ has led to the emergence of extremism. The warming of Earth’s water surface, responsible for 91% […]
About Dhanauri Wetland
Context: The eco-sensitive Dhanauri wetland site is yet to be granted protection. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Dhanauri wetlands: What is a Ramsar Site? Ramsar Convention What are wetlands? -Source: The Indian Express, Hindustan times
World Wetlands Day 2024
Focus: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment, Conventions regarding conservation of ecology) Why in News? World Wetlands Day 2024 celebrated at Sirpur lake, a Ramsar site in Indore. About World Wetlands Day (WWD): What are wetlands? Importance of Wetlands Wetlands play a number of functions such as: Wetlands are also considered the most biologically […]