Pollution and Degradation for Mains

World Air Quality Report 2021: Report presented an overview of the state of global air quality in 2021. Report prepared by […]

Context: Environment Ministry published draft regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility. What is Extended Producer Responsibility? EPR requires the manufacturer of

How computerization and technology adoption is contributing to climate change? A UN study revealed that the manufacture of one desktop computer took

Global Methane Pledge: About 103 countries, took the Global Methane Pledge, which includes a commitment to reduce emissions of this gas

Context: During the recent climate summit in Glasgow, India did not ratify “Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture”. India stated that

Why do farmers prefer to burn stubble? Long term causes Policy issues: In 2009 the Punjab government made a law

What are the new threats for the environment? Giant data centres: As the world gets increasingly digitised, data centres and

Summary: With a worsening trajectory of climate change parameters across the world, an increased incidence of zoonotic diseases is also

Context: The rise in oceanic temperature due to global warming is affecting the aerobic capacity of the fish and could

Significance of Dairy sector: Harvesting animals for dairy and animal-based products in India is a major source of livelihood for 150 million