Environment Organisations Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Friday for Future (FFF): FFF is a youth-led and -organised global climate strike movement that started in August 2018, when Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate. Goals: The goal of the movement is to put moral pressure on policymakers, to make them listen to […]

    A dive into sanitation solutions: processing, managing and treating used water Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Urban Sewer Systems: Sewers: Underground pipe networks in densely populated urban areas transporting waste to treatment facilities. Sewage Treatment: Conveys waste to sewage treatment plants (STPs) for purification and pollutant removal. Sanitation System Types: On-Site Sanitation Systems (OSS): […]

    The pesticide hazard: eating away the lives of farmers in Maharashtra Subject :Environment Section: Pollution In the news: Borisinh village, amidst agricultural fields, reflects the continuous plight of farmers suffering from pesticide poisoning in Maharashtra. Details: Certain insecticides were temporarily banned in 2017 and 2018 in several districts due to poisoning cases. Committees […]

    Flowering plant undoes 100 million years of evolution, shows signs of self-pollination Subject :Environment Section: Species in news In the news: Scientists found a field pansy flower (native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa) in Paris, France, producing less nectar and smaller flowers to attract fewer pollinators, indicating rapid evolution. Details: Researchers […]

    Nematocyst: a cellular weapon Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Nematocysts’ Role in Defense and Hunting: Nematocysts are specialized cells found in jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras, andact as potent weapons for defence and hunting. Composed of capsules containing coiled tubules and toxins, nematocysts rapidly eject these tubules with extreme acceleration when […]

    About 240 mn PCs can end up in landfill on MS move Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Microsoft Corp’s plan to end support for Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed, potentially adding to landfill waste. The electronic waste from the PCs could weigh about […]

    UNNATEE (UNlockingNATional Energy Efficiency Potential) Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has formulated a national strategy document called UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) to accelerate energy efficiency in India. Significance: Framework and Implementation Strategy: UNNATEE provides a clear framework and implementation strategy to establish a […]

    Amendments to Carbon Credits Trading Scheme (CCTS) in India Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Introduction: The Ministry of Power in India has introduced amendments to the Carbon Credits Trading Scheme (CCTS). These amendments pave the way for India to establish its own standards for carbon trading. Role of Bureau of Energy Efficiency […]