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Supreme Court Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh Launches Massive Seed Ball Green Campaign Why in the News ? The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a large-scale seed ball campaign to prepare and distribute 2.5 crore seed balls for increasing green cover, restoring biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience across the State. This initiative aligns with environmental clearance norms and promotes environmental …
Read MoreSC Verdict Weakens India’s Environmental Protection Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has allowed post-facto environmental clearances, reversing its earlier 2022 Vanashakti ruling that banned them as illegal. This decision has triggered widespread concern among environmental experts, given India’s severe air …
Read MoreIndia’s Rising e-waste Syllabus GS 3: Environment Pollution and degradation Why in the News? India’s e-waste surged by over 151% in six years, prompting debate around the effectiveness of the new EPR floor price, which aims to curb informal recycling and protect the environment. Introduction India’s digital growth has led to a massive surge in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Environment Ministry shifts focus of Green Credit Programme towards ecosystem restoration, clarifying priorities amid concerns over tree planting. source:amartus About the Green Credit Programme Norms Altered to Prioritise Ecosystem Restoration Union Environment Ministry clarifies focus of Green Credit Programme (GCP) towards ecosystem restoration over mere tree planting for financial gain. …
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