Environmental Pollution & Degradation

In News Recently, the government notified Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries. More about the rules About: The new rules replace the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. The new rules cover all types of batteries – Electric Vehicle batteries, Portable batteries, Automotive batteries and Industrial batteries. Extended […]

Coastal Ecosystem Norms

In News Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India tabled a report in Parliament which contains the observations from an audit of Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems from 2015-20. Background Environment Protection Act, 1986 The government has issued notifications under the Environment Protection Act 1986 to regulate activities along India’s coasts particularly regarding construction. […]

Ethanol Blending in Petrol

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India announced that India has achieved its target of blending 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol in petrol, ahead of schedule. About Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Prime Minister rooted for energy independence, Aatmanirbhar (self-sufficient) in the energy sector. India is one of the […]

Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery and Vulnerability

In News Recently, an annual long-term monitoring report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) was released on the Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats. The reefs are surveyed through in-water and aerial techniques. Key Findings Background: The highest levels of coral cover, within the past 36 years, has been recorded […]

India’s climate change goals

Context Recently the Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27)in Egypt. About India’s first pledge, also known as a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), had three primary targets. To reduce the emissions intensity of the economy by 33–35 percent below 2005 levels. […]

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC)

In Context Ocean thermal energy conversion plant coming up in Lakshadweep. About Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant (OTEC) Ministry: The National Institute of Ocean Technology, an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is establishing an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion plant. Location: It is being established in Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep. […]

India’s updated climate pledge to Paris Agreement

In News Recently, India updated its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). More about the news Updation of the pledge: As per the Paris Agreement’s provisions, countries must ‘update’ their pledges every five years to make higher commitments to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions. India’s first pledge: The country submitted its first pledge in 2015. India’s first […]

Transition from coal to Renewables

In Context With inflation at unprecedented levels in many countries, concerns over energy security have gained centre stage. Consumption pattern in India Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country’s energy needs. The country’s industrial heritage was built upon indigenous coal. The India Energy Outlook […]

IPBES Report on Sustainable use of Wild Species

In News A report released by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has stated that about 50,000 wild species globally can meet the needs of billions of people. Findings of the Report Billions of people in all regions of the world rely on and benefit from the use of wild species: […]

Amendments in Environment Protection Act (EPA)

In News Recently, the Environment Ministry has proposed to levy more fines and less imprisonment for environmental violations. Key Points Present Clause in the Act: The Act currently says that violators will be punishable with imprisonment up to five years or with a fine up to ?1 lakh, or with both. Were violations to continue, […]

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