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Why in the news? Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been awarded Navratna status by the Ministry of Finance on 30th August 2024. This upgrade comes as SECI completes 13 years since its inception. Key Achievements and Performance: Solar …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Mines is developing a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to enhance the recycling of critical minerals in India. This initiative aims to stimulate domestic supply chains and address the lackluster response to recent auctions of critical mineral source: BS Key Points : The PLI scheme targets e-waste recycling …
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? 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study by the University of Copenhagen using satellite imagery found that India lost nearly 5.8 million mature trees on farmlands from 2019 to 2022. Analysis showed 11% of trees detected in 2010-2011 were gone by 2018-2022. Focus was on large trees, indicating localised losses rather than overall tree cover decline.Significant …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The recent heatwave has reminded us of the stark risks posed by climate change and highlighted the criticality of the efforts taken by the Conference of Parties (COP). Source: Economics Times The recent heatwave has starkly reminded us of the urgent need to …
Read MoreIntroduction Inclusive growth is a concept that emphasizes fair distribution of resources, ensuring that all segments of society benefit. The World Bank views it as a balance between the rate and structure of growth, while the UNDP sees it as a process where everyone participates and gains equally. The OECD defines it as economic growth …
Read MoreWhy in the news? CSIR introduces an initiative to reduce carbon emissions by urging staff to avoid ironed clothes on Mondays, promoting environmental sustainability. About Unconventional Step by CSIR: CSIR instructs its staff, research scholars, and students to avoid wearing ironed clothes every Monday, citing it as a small step towards addressing climate change. Circular …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Climate change related cases and judicial intervention in this area Focus : The article critically examines the recent Supreme Court judgment extending constitutional rights to mitigate the impacts of climate change in India. It assesses the potential implications, flaws, and alternative approaches to addressing climate-related challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable development and environmental …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rise in fossil fuel and non-fossil energy capacities, with notable growth in nuclear power, highlighted in FY24 data. About Fossil Fuel Capacity Growth: Fossil fuel-based power generation capacity in India increased by 2.44% in FY24. The capacity rose from 237.27 GW in March 2023 to 243.22 GW in FY24, as per …
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