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Why in the news? Annual Event: The National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA), established in 1991, recognize exceptional efforts in energy conservation. Celebration Day: These awards are part of the National Energy Conservation Day, celebrated annually on December 14. Key Highlights of NECA Initiated by: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Environment Ministry issued a notice to Assam’s Special Additional Chief Secretary, N. Yadav, regarding forest law violations. The notice questioned why a complaint shouldn’t be filed against N.Yadav for constructing a commando camp in Hailakandi district without proper permissions. The ministry’s inspection found that the camp lacked necessary permissions under …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Environmental issues such as sand mining and its impact on environment and other sectors of economy Focus : The article focuses on the persistent issue of illegal mining in and around the Sariska Tiger Reserve, detailing the decades-long judicial and administrative efforts to halt these activities. It highlights the challenges posed by …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court issued a contempt of court notice to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice Chairman for allegedly misrepresenting facts. DDA’s Vice Chairman, Subhashish Panda, filed a “wrong” affidavit stating that 642 trees in Delhi’s Ridge Forest area were cut without court approval. About Central armed police forces institution of …
Read MoreEvent: Open 8k Marathon – 2024 Route: From Ramohalli Cross, Mysore Road to Big Baniyan Tree, Ramohalli Theme: “SAVE DODDA ALADAMARA” Date: 16 June 2024 Time: 6:30 am – 7:30 am Join us for a morning of purpose and passion as we lace up your shoes and hit the pavement for a cause close to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? SC halts construction of four dams in Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary due to concerns over wildlife, population, and ecosystem impacts. source:scribd About Construction Stayed: The Supreme Court halted the construction of four proposed dams within Haryana’s Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Yamunanagar district. Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta issued notices to …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? Unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the Southern Nicobar. Impacts the indigenous peoples by depriving them of their ancestral territories. Jeopardizes the indigenous way of life …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Judicial activism in the field of environment GS-3 – Environment , Renewable energy GS-4 -Case study related to Development vs Environment Focus : Recent Supreme Court judgment recognizes citizens’ right against adverse effects of climate change.The context was Concerns over deaths of Great Indian Bustard due to solar power transmission lines. Supreme Court judgments …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Disaster and disaster management. Why in the News? Sonam Wangchuk, Ramon Magsaysay award winner (2018) and climate activist, initiated a 21-day climate fast. Addressed a 30,000-strong crowd in Leh, Ladakh on March 6, 2024. Highlighted the fragility of the Himalayan ecosystem. Aimed to …
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