Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill 2021 Subject: Environment Section: Environment law Context- The parliamentary panel has urged the Union government to remove the controversial clause in the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 that overrides the original Act, making an exception only for elephants. Concept- The amended Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on […]
RBI recommends technology for India’s cement industry to reduce carbon emissions Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a recent report, advocated the adoption of technology, such as carbon capture, to contribute to India’s net-zero carbon emission target. It acknowledged that India’s cement sector has already made […]
Government Order (GO) 111 Subject : Environment Section :Pollution Historical background: On March 8, 1996, the government of erstwhile (undivided) Andhra Pradesh had issued ‘Government Order (GO) 111’ prohibiting development or construction works in the catchment area of the Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar lakes up to a radius of 10 km. The […]
Earth Day 2022 Subject: Environment Context- Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life. First celebrated in 1970, this year marks its 52nd anniversary. Concept- What is this year’s focus? This year, earthday.org has selected the theme, ‘Invest […]
Pure Green Hydrogen Plant Subject: Environment Context- India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat. Concept- Oil India Limited (OIL) has taken the first significant step towards Green Hydrogen Economy in India with the commissioning of India’s First 99.999% pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant, with an installed capacity of 10 kg per […]
Noise Pollution Subject: Environment Context- An ultimatum by Raj Thackeray, president of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), that repercussions would follow if speakers on mosques were not removed by May 3, has created political turmoil in the state. Concept- The Maharashtra government is relying on provisions of The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) […]
Ammonia Pollution In Yamuna Subject: Environment Section Pollution Context- Water supply was disrupted in parts of Delhi once again when ammonia levels in the Yamuna river remained high on Saturday, according to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Concept- What is Ammonia and what are its effects? Ammonia is a colourless gas and is […]
Democratic Republic of Congo invites Big Oil Companies to world’s second-largest rainforest Subject: Environment Section: International convention Context- The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved a plan to auction 16 oil blocks, nine of which fall in the sensitive ecosystem of Cuvette Centrale, in the Congo river basin, the […]
Bengaluru firm creates biomaterial platform to tackle climate change Subject: Environment Section: Climate change Context- Bengaluru based start-up Mynusco has created a biomaterials platform for a circular bioeconomy helping farmers create value out of their crop residues and companies to manufacture finished products using sustainable biocomposite materials. Concept- Mynusco is manufacturing wide range […]
Impact Of Wind Farms Subject: Environment Section: Renewable Energy Context- Muppandal in Tamil Nadu is home to India’s largest operational onshore wind farm in terms of installed capacity. Over three decades, there are visible social impacts on the people living in the districts of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Kanyakumari. Concept- Wind Power Potential in […]