Notes and Study material for Exams
Environmental legislation The awareness and consideration for Environment covers several environmental issues such as pollution of water, air and Soil, land degradation, industrialization, Urbanization, depletion of natural Resources etc. Environmental Law plays a very crucial and important role in regulating the use of Natural Resources and in protecting the environment. The success of … Read more
Environmental Education Environmental education is a process that allows individuals to explore environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action to improve the Environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions. Benefits of Environmental Education By studying environmental studies, it … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. Current and … Read more
In-situ conservation means maintenance of
Fisheries. Education and awareness. Education and awareness are essential for conserving biodiversity. People need to understand the importance of biodiversity and the threats it faces in order to take action to protect it. Policy and regulation. Policy and regulation can also play a role in conserving biodiversity. Governments can pass laws that protect biodiversity and … Read more
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2016 The Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2016 (HWMR, 2016) are a cornerstone of environmental protection in India, aiming to regulate the generation, collection, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. These rules, replacing the earlier 1989 rules, are a testament to India’s … Read more
Climate Change It is the long term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time Though it has been happening naturally for millions of years, in recent years it has accelerated due to anthropogenic causes and has been causing Global Warming. UNFCCC defines Climate Change as – “a change of climate … Read more
The Silent Extinction: A Deep Dive into the Crisis of Species Loss The Earth is facing an unprecedented crisis: a mass extinction event driven by human activity. While the term “extinction” conjures images of dinosaurs disappearing from the planet, the current extinction crisis is far more insidious, playing out in the background of our daily … Read more
The Gulf Stream: A River in the Ocean, Shaping Climate and Ecosystems The Gulf Stream, a powerful and influential ocean current, is a vital component of the global climate system. This warm, swift river of water flowing northward along the eastern coast of North America and across the Atlantic Ocean plays a crucial role in … 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