The Kerala High Court has imposed a ban on single-use plastics in hilly tourist destinations and regulated the use of plastic bottles at large gatherings such as weddings and government events.
Impact of plastic waste
Climate and Biodiversity Linkages: Plastic waste in the hilly regions contributes to soil and water contamination, affecting biodiversity and local food systems.
Environmental Sensitivity: Hilly regions are ecologically fragile and require extra safeguards against pollution and degradation.
Public Health: Accumulated plastic waste leads to mosquito breeding, water contamination, and affects the natural beauty of tourist destinations.
Recently, India joined the global community in observing the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable land management and climate resilience.
About World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed annually on June 17.
It highlights the urgent need for sustainable land management and global action against desertification.
Theme (2025): ‘Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities’
The Indian government is planning to adopt new standards to cap air conditioner (AC) temperature settings between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius to reduce peak power demand.
Rising Cooling Demand in India
Cooling Demand Statistics: Cooling accounts for around 50 GW, or nearly 20% of India’s peak power demand.
Growth in AC Usage: India currently has 10 crore ACs, with 1.5 crore units added every year.
Energy-Saving Potential: Each 1°C increase in AC temperature leads to 6% electricity savings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges during the G-7 Outreach Summit at Kananaskis in Canada.
About
This year’s G-7 Outreach Summit, being hosted by Canada, is themed around three core pillars of “protecting our communities around the world”, “building energy security and accelerating the digital transition” and “securing the partnerships of the future”.
In 2025, G7 partners are marking 50 years of partnership and cooperation.
This was the Prime Minister’s sixth consecutive participation in the G-7 Summit.
He addressed a Session on ‘Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world’
Recent developments suggest that the effectiveness of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is under strain, with concerns about delays, judicial interventions, and deviations from its original intent.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने पर्वतीय पर्यटन स्थलों पर सिंगल-यूज़ प्लास्टिक पर प्रतिबंध लगाया है और शादियों व सरकारी कार्यक्रमों जैसे बड़े आयोजनों में प्लास्टिक बोतलों के उपयोग को नियंत्रित किया है।
प्लास्टिक अपशिष्ट का प्रभाव
जलवायु और जैव विविधता संबंध: पहाड़ी क्षेत्रों में प्लास्टिक अपशिष्ट से मृदा और जल प्रदूषित होते हैं, जिससे जैव विविधता और स्थानीय खाद्य प्रणालियाँ प्रभावित होती हैं।
पर्यावरणीय संवेदनशीलता: पर्वतीय क्षेत्र पारिस्थितिकी रूप से नाज़ुक होते हैं और उन्हें प्रदूषण एवं क्षरण से बचाने के लिए अतिरिक्त सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता होती है।
