About Fly Ash
Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) clarified the compliance dates for the complete utilisation of fly ash for Thermal Power Plants (TPP) in a new notification. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Fly Ash: Properties of fly ash: Harmful Effects: -Source: Down to Earth
What is Green Hydrogen?
Context: Recently, The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore, in a move aimed at making the country a global hub to produce, utilise and export green hydrogen and its derivatives. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen […]
Road to Decarbonisation After the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Context The Ukraine conflict has disrupted the international energy market, and India will have to navigate the difficult situations of a volatile petroleum market without deviating from the “green” path toward clean energy. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Mains Question India must shift its energy compass needle toward short-term energy security and long-term […]
Protests Over Eco-Friendly Zones
Context Several farmers’ organisations and church bodies in Kerala have announced protests against the state government’s satellite survey of eco-sensitive zones, which is being conducted in accordance with a Supreme Court order. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Mains Question What are eco-sensitive zones, and what is the recent Supreme Court […]
The New Global Biodiversity Framework
Context Member countries adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which includes four goals and 23 targets to be met by 2030. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Environment, Biodiversity and its Conservation; International Conventions Mains Question What exactly is the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)? […]
Graded Response Action Plan
Focus: GS III: Environment and Ecology Why in News? Delhi’s AQI in ‘Very Poor’ category, Stage III of GRAP remains enforced. What is the Graded Response Action Plan? Other Details: How is the GRAP different this year? Who will implement and enforce the GRAP? What are the measures that will be enforced? Stage 1 (AQI […]
International Organization related to Environment
Global Environment Facility (GEF) Established : The Global Environment Facility was established in October 1991 during Rio Earth Summit as a $1 billion pilot program in the World Bank to assist in the protection of the global environment and to promote environmental sustainable development. Headquarter: Washington Key Functions: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) unites 183 countries […]
What is Green Hydrogen?
Context: The govt is planning a $2 billion incentive program for the green hydrogen industry, in a bid to cut emissions and become a major export player in the field. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance Why is India pursuing green hydrogen? How much […]
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Context: The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) not only provides a crucial habitat for a variety of endangered species of birds and mammals, but is also home to 175 species of butterflies, a survey conducted for the first time in the area has revealed. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Mudumalai […]
GM Mustard DMH-11 Variety
Context: Recently, the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is hybrid mustard? Genetic modification (GM) of […]