environment

Climate Action Strategy, Challenges and Mitigating Pollutants

Current Climate Challenges Reliance on Coal: Despite advancements in solar and renewable energy, coal remains a significant part of India's energy mix, accounting for 78% of electricity generation. Clean energy constitutes only 22% of the total electricity mix. Urgent Environmental...

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India 2024, Check Area and Importance

Wildlife Sanctuaries in India India is famous for its forests and diverse wildlife. A wildlife sanctuary is a protected area required to conserve plants and animals. Tourism is not allowed in these sanctuaries, as they serve as natural habitats. The...

Agriculture Reforms, Key Initiatives and Growth

Key Agricultural Initiatives PM-KISAN Continuation: The government distributed ₹20,000 crore under PM-KISAN to continue direct cash transfers of ₹6,000 per year to agricultural households, although expected adjustments for inflation were not made. Seven New Agriculture Schemes: The government approved seven...

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), Functions and Composition

Context: In its first post-election meeting, the standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has cleared various projects. Projects include controversial transmission line projects in Little Rann of Kutch and Mollem National Park. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)...

Ethanol Blending Programmes, Advantages, Issues and Concerns

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution directed all mills and distilleries not to use sugarcane juice/syrup for making any ethanol “with immediate effect”. India is on its way to achieving its target of blending 20% of petrol...

Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with a budget of ₹1,766 crore under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Clean Plant Programme (CPP) CPP will have 3 components: Clean Plant Centres, certification and legal...

Rights Against Climate Change a Human Right

Context: In April 2024, the Supreme Court of India in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India recognized a human right against the adverse impacts of climate change. More In News The core issue involves protecting...

Forest Conservation Act 1980, Objectives, Features, Amendments

Context: Centre told the NGT that the State did not seek forest clearance for non-forestry activities allowed in a wildlife sanctuary More in News The Assam government did not seek forest clearance for non-forestry activities allowed in a wildlife sanctuary,...

Western Ghats in India, Importance, Recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee

Context: Implementation of recommendations of Kasturirangan Committee by Karnataka More in News The Union government reissued the draft notification classifying parts of the Western Ghats in six States, including Karnataka, as ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs). Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister...

What is Cloudburst? Its Causes, Effects, and Forecasting

On August 1-2, 2024, several cloudbursts occurred across Himachal Pradesh, causing severe flash floods and extensive damage. The affected areas include Nirmand, Sainj, Malana in Kullu, Padhar in Mandi, and Rampur in Shimla. The most significant damage occurred in the...