In News The 56th session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) approved the Summary for PolicyMakers (SPM) of the Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6 WGIII) titled ‘Mitigation of Climate Change’. Major Highlights of the report Updated global assessment: It provides an updated global assessment of climate change mitigation […]
In News The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM). Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the collaborators of the Ministry of Earth Sciences for implementation of Deep Ocean Mission. About the Mission National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences is […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Power notified the first part of the National Hydrogen Mission policy on green hydrogen and green ammonia Major Highlights of the policy Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturers may purchase renewable power from the power exchange or set up renewable energy capacity themselves or through any other developer, anywhere. Open […]
In Context The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimated that the global photovoltaic waste will touch 78 million tonnes by 2050, with India being one of the top five generators of such waste. India currently considers solar waste a part of electronic waste and does not account for it separately. India’s Solar Capacity India has […]
In Context As per a new Study, swapping fossil fuel-based vehicles with vehicles powered by cleaner fuels can decrease the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by 76%. Background The aim of the study was to document the effect of various pollutants contained in vehicle emissions and to find cleaner solutions for better air quality. […]
In Context Till date, a sum of Rs. 6,35,68,108/- has been released to the State of Andhra Pradesh under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). About NAFCC It is a Central Sector Scheme which was set up in the year 2015-16. Objective: It was established to support adaptation activities in the States and Union […]
In Context The study led by the Centre for Climate Change Research at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune found that marine heatwaves (MHW) in the Indian Ocean are increasing in frequency. This study is the first to have established a link between marine heatwaves in the Indian Ocean and changes in precipitation over […]
In News The recently released draft environment impact assessment (EIA) report for the mega-development project in the Great Nicobar Island has raised serious questions related to submission of incorrect or incomplete information, scientific inaccuracy and failure to follow the appropriate procedure. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) It is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking the establishment of ‘Indian Environment Service’. About The creation of India Environment Service (IES) was recommended by a committee headed by former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian in 2014. Currently, matters of environmental regulation rest on scientists recruited into the Ministry […]
In News The environment ministry issued an office memorandum to all State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs), announcing a star-rating system that would rank SEIAAs based on how long they took to grant environmental clearance (EC) for projects. About Approval by SEIAA: All proposed infrastructure projects above a certain size with a potential to significantly […]
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