environment

Disaster Management in India, Classifications and Gov Initiatives

Context: Over 2,900 people lost their lives due to hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024-25, as reported by the Union Home Ministry. More in News 408 died in Himachal Pradesh, 373 in Madhya Pradesh, 355 in Kerala, 230 in Gujarat, and 206...

Ethanol Production in India, Sources and Role of Maize

Context: India is set to achieve 20% ethanol blending with petrol within the next two months—a year ahead of schedule. This requires the production of 1,100 crore litres of fuel ethanol annually. Sources of Ethanol Production The required 1,100 crore...

High Ammonia Level in Yamuna

Context: The ongoing Yamuna water crisis has escalated into a political dispute between the Delhi & Haryana governments. What is Ammonia? Ammonia (NH₃) is a colourless, water-soluble gas with a pungent smell. It is naturally present in the environment but...

Wetland City Accreditation in India

Context: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to join the global list of wetland accredited cities. About Wetland City Accreditation It is a voluntary accreditation system that allows cities to gain international recognition for their wetland...

Ethanol Blending Programmes (EBP), Advantages, Issues and Concerns

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has revised the ethanol procurement price for public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) from ₹56.58 per litre to ₹57.97 per litre. It has been done under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme....

Corpse Flower – Amorphophallus Titanum

Context: Recently two rare corpse flowers bloomed simultaneously in Sydney, Australia, and New York, USA. About Corpse Flower It is a rare species, which blooms once in a decade and lasts only one day. It is called the 'corpse flower'...

India’s Petroleum Industry, Challenges and Government Initiatives

Context: Recently the Rajya Sabha passed a bill named Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill in 2024 to ensure policy stability for oil and gas producers, and enable single license for all hydrocarbons. Formation of Petroleum Crude oil, or petroleum,...

US Withdrawal From Paris Agreement 2015

Context: Recently the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement 2015. More in News It is the only country to have withdrawn thrice from a climate agreement: George W. Bush’s withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol in 2001. Donald Trump withdrew from...

Need Policy for Affordable Bioethanol

Context According to chief engineer Hiroya Ueda of Honda Motor Co Ltd., India has the advantage of achieving carbon neutrality through bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification. However the government needs to create a mechanism to make prices of bioethanol fuel...

Canopy Bridges for Gibbons and Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

Context: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved a proposal to carry out oil and gas exploration in the ecosensitive zone of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has allocated funds to...