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World Environment Day Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? World Environment Day 2025, celebrated on June 5, focuses on plastic pollution and urges India to adopt exposomics to combat its rising environmental health risks and disease burden. This year’s theme echoes the “World Environment Day 2023 beat plastic pollution” campaign, highlighting the ongoing …
Read MoreDraft GEI Rules Introduce Emission Targets for Industries Why in the News ? The Environment Ministry has notified the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, aimed at reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries. These targets support India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. Key Provisions of the Draft …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & InterventionsInternational Treaties & Agreements GS-3: Renewable Energy Focus: The Indian government’s Mission LiFE initiative has introduced Water Green Credits, modeled after carbon credits, to promote water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and efficient usage. This market-driven mechanism aims to address India’s alarming groundwater depletion by incentivizing industries, farmers, and individuals to optimize …
Read MoreWhy in News? A Nature study (Feb 19, 2024) found that melting glaciers have raised global sea levels by nearly 2 cm this century. This rise accelerates coastal flooding, displaces populations, and threatens ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Causes of Sea Level Rise: Glacial Melting: A study in Nature (Feb 19, 2024) …
Read MoreWhy in the News? UN-Habitat and C40 Cities have announced a strategic partnership to drive sustainable urban development. The collaboration focuses on inclusive, resilient, and green cities, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle urban challenges globally. About the Partnership: UN-Habitat and C40 Cities have formed a landmark partnership to promote sustainable urban …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Parliament , Government Policies & Interventions , Indian Constitution GS-3: Inclusive Growth , Issues Relating to Development ,Growth & Development ,Renewable Energy , Environmental Pollution & Degradation Focus: The Union Budget 2026 is expected to introduce key measures for accelerating climate action, addressing green finance, supporting renewable energy growth, and preparing for global …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? On July 14, 2023, in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated the ‘Partnership for the Planet’ as a key pillar of the Indo-French Horizon 2047 Roadmap. This decision underscores deepened …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: Global leaders will gather in Canada’s capital -Ottawa – to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global treaty to rein in soaring plastic pollution by the end of the year. This treaty is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Azerbaijan aims to emphasize “peace” and “truce” at COP-29 in November, urging countries to focus on climate solutions amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions. COP-29 seeks to build on COP-28’s commitments, including transitioning away from fossil fuels and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while addressing funding gaps for developing countries. source:alamy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre has approved 12 projects under the Green Credit Program (GCP), aimed at incentivizing voluntary environmental actions. 24 additional plans from state forest departments are currently under consideration for approval. Source:Outlookplanet Green Credit Program (GCP): Market-based mechanism for voluntary environmental actions. Targets individuals, communities, and private sector Part of the …
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