India sets sights on Green Steel with pilot projects and mission to define low-carbon standards Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Green Steel Mission: Objective: India’s Steel Ministry is working on its first-ever Green Steel Mission to promote the production of low-carbon steel. The focus is on defining and standardising “green steel” and expediting […]
Why CO2 is the primary driver of climate change Sub : Env SEC: Climate change Context: India’s CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels are projected to increase by 6% in 2024, the highest growth among major economies. This projection comes from the Global Carbon Project, an organization that quantifies global greenhouse gas (GHG) […]
Kaalinga will be scientific name for Kalinga Sarpa Sub : Env SEC: Species in news Context: The Western Ghats king cobra, locally called Kalinga Sarpa in Kannada, has been officially named Ophiophagus kaalinga. This distinct species of king cobra was identified through nearly a decade of research led by herpetologist Dr. P. Gowri […]
How ‘Benjamin Button’ jellyfish reverse age to survive Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Reverse development is the phenomenon in jellyfish-like organisms, where certain species can revert to an earlier stage of their life cycle to survive stressful conditions. This process has been noted in the immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) and, […]
Negotiators agree to discuss select elements of NCQG Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions New Collective Quantified Goal for Climate Finance (NCQG): The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for Climate Finance is an initiative under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), aiming to set a new and more ambitious target […]
India’s Stance at COP-29: Climate Finance Should Not Be an Investment Goal Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News India has made a significant statement at the ongoing COP-29 negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the discussions, India emphasized that climate finance should not be viewed as an “investment goal” by developed […]
India Opposes Trade Barriers Linked to Carbon Emissions at COP-29 Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News India has expressed strong opposition to what it calls “protectionist” trade barriers tied to carbon emissions at the ongoing climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan. This stance comes in response to the increasing global trend […]
Concerns over Online Drug Delivery through Food Delivery Platforms Sub: Env Sec : Env legislation Why in News A recent initiative in Bengaluru to deliver medicines through a food delivery platform has raised serious concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance. The move has sparked objections from pharmacists and doctors who highlight the […]
Simplified Environmental Compliance for 39 Industries: A Step Towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Sub: Env Sec : Env legislation and organisation Why in News The Union Ministry of Environment has recently introduced significant reforms in the environmental regulatory framework. The Ministry has exempted 39 categories of industries from the mandatory requirement of dual […]
COP29: BASIC countries ask rich nations to honour commitments for climate finance rather than ‘diluting obligations’ Sub: Env Sec: INT CONVENTIONS Context: The BASIC bloc (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China), along with other developing nations, has called on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments instead of shifting responsibilities. Key Demands […]