Pollution and Degradation for Mains

Facts: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2018 identified 351 polluted river stretches in India. Maharashtra has the highest number of polluted […]

Context: According to a recent study, portions of the Amazon rainforest are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb.

Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “Global Methane Assessment:

The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released its annual State of the Global Climate Report 2020. Facts: 2020 was one of

Context: National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ministry of Jal Shakti to devise an appropriate National River Rejuvenation Mechanism for effective monitoring of steps to

Context: The Centre has planned a policy to raise road tax on vehicles of a certain age from April 1

Indian Initiatives to Control Air Pollution: The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas: It

Why pollution in NCR? Geographical factors: In winter, the wind slows down and temperature drops that result in accumulation of suspended

Single-use plastics: Single-use plastics, or disposable plastics, are used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. They are

What are Marine Heatwaves? Marine heatwaves are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean. These events are linked to coral bleaching, seagrass destruction, and