Notes and Study material for Exams
Extinct in the Wild (EW): A Grim Reminder of Our Impact on Biodiversity The Earth’s biodiversity is facing an unprecedented crisis. Human activities are pushing countless species towards extinction, leaving a trail of ecological devastation in their wake. While the term “extinct” evokes a sense of finality, there exists a category that captures the tragic … Read more
Greening India’s Highways: A Deep Dive into the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy – 2015 The Indian government, recognizing the importance of ecological balance and sustainable development, launched the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy in 2015. This policy aims to transform India’s national highways into green corridors, mitigating climate … Read more
Acid Rain: A Global Threat and the Measures to Control It Acid rain, a phenomenon that has plagued the world for decades, is a complex environmental issue with far-reaching consequences. It occurs when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are released into the atmosphere, primarily from human activities like burning fossil fuels. These gases … Read more
The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006: A Step Towards Justice and Sustainability The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA), is a landmark legislation in India that aims to recognize and vest forest rights in forest-dwelling communities, particularly Scheduled Tribes … Read more
Global Warming and Its Impact Global warming is the slow increase in the Average temperature of the earth’s Atmosphere because an increased amount of the energy (heat) striking the earth from the sun is being trapped in the atmosphere and not radiated out into space. The earth’s atmosphere has always acted like a greenhouse to capture the … Read more
India’s Journey Towards Ozone Layer Protection: A Balancing Act of Development and Sustainability The ozone layer, a fragile shield in the Earth’s stratosphere, plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth. However, human activities, particularly the release of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), have threatened this vital layer, … Read more
The Silent Invasion: Invasive Alien Flora of India India, a land of diverse ecosystems and rich biodiversity, is facing a silent invasion â the spread of invasive alien flora. These non-native plants, introduced intentionally or unintentionally, are wreaking havoc on the country’s natural habitats, impacting native species, and threatening the delicate balance of ecosystems. This … Read more
The National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC): A Catalyst for Environmental Change in India Introduction India, with its rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems, faces significant environmental challenges. From air and water pollution to deforestation and climate change, the need for environmental awareness and action is paramount. In this context, the National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC), launched … Read more
The Kyoto Protocol: A Landmark Agreement Born at COP-3 The Kyoto Protocol, a landmark international agreement aimed at combating climate change, emerged from the third Conference of the Parties (COP-3) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) held in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997. This protocol, ratified by 192 countries, set legally … Read more