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Why in News? With the Indian Carbon Market set to launch in 2026, biochar has emerged as a crucial CO₂ removal technology. Produced from agricultural residue and organic waste, it offers sustainable solutions for carbon sequestration, energy generation, and waste management, potentially contributing to emission control areas in maritime and land-based sectors. Biochar’s Environmental and …
Read MoreIndia’s Opportunity to Sustain Global Green Legacy Why in the News? With USAID’s closure, global institutions like CIMMYT and IRRI, instrumental in seeding India’s Green Revolution, are looking to India for support. This presents India a chance to repay its green debt and shape future agricultural innovations, particularly in the realm of international agricultural research. …
Read MoreINDIA BREAKS INTO TOP 100 IN GLOBAL SDG RANKINGS Why in the News? Historic milestone: India ranks 99th out of 167 countries in the 2025 SDG Index, its first entry into the top 100. Steady improvement: India moved up from 109th in 2024 with a current score of 67. UN-backed ranking: Published by the UN …
Read MoreB-SMILE Launches with ₹7,000 Crore Commitment Why in the News ? The Karnataka government has launched B-SMILE, a special-purpose vehicle with an initial ₹7,000 crore funding to execute large urban infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to combine public funding and private investment for urban transformation. Understanding Formation and Ownership Structure: B-SMILE stands for …
Read MoreWorld’s First Particulate Emissions Market in Gujarat Why in the News ? A recent study has shown that Gujarat’s Surat-based Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) — the world’s first market for trading particulate emissions — has successfully reduced pollution by up to 30% and lowered industrial costs for pollution control since its 2019 launch. Surat-ETS: India’s …
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