ENVIRONMENT

GS 3 – Environment – Infrastructure  The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is a major river interlinking initiative that aims to transfer excess water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The goal is to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region, which includes …

GS3 – ENVIRONMENT The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Draft Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2024, which are set to come into effect on 1st October 2025. These rules aim to address the adverse impacts of unmanaged solid waste, implement the principles of a …

GS 3 – Environment – Act  The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 was enacted to protect forests and wildlife. It aims to regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes while balancing developmental needs with the conservation of natural resources. Key Provisions: Regulation of Non-Forest Purposes: Forest land cannot be …

GS 3 – Environment – Act  The Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 is a landmark legislation aimed at addressing the historical injustice meted out to forest-dwelling communities in India. It recognizes and vests forest rights in Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (OTFDs). Key Provisions of the …

GS 3 – Environment   The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), is a critical document for understanding the status of forest and tree cover in India. It is a biennial assessment of the nation’s forest resources, providing essential insights for policy-making, …

GS3: ENVIRONMENT Introduction India is home to 990 Protected Conservation Areas (PCAs) and over 1 million sacred forests. Sacred groves are culturally significant areas protected by traditional beliefs and practices. What are Sacred Groves? Found in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand. Small forest patches that act …

GS 3 – Environment  New Climate Finance Goal: A major achievement at COP29 was the establishment of the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). This goal aims to increase climate finance for developing nations to $300 billion annually by 2035, a significant rise from the previous target of …

GS 3 – Environment  Greenwashing refers to the practice where companies or organizations falsely claim or exaggerate their products, policies, or practices to appear environmentally friendly when, in reality, they are not. Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice used to mislead consumers about the environmental benefits of a product or …

GS 3 – Environment  Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and serves as a clean source of energy. Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydropower. The process involved is electrolysis and …

GS 3 – Environment  General Overview Olive Ridley sea turtles are the second-smallest and one of the most abundant sea turtle species worldwide. They are renowned for their arribadas—synchronized mass nesting events where thousands of females converge on the same beach to lay eggs. Physical Characteristics Males and females grow …

GS 3 Environment On December 10, 2024, Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil won the United Nations’ (UN) highest environmental honor, the Champions of the Earth award. It is the highest environmental honor awarded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It recognizes individuals, organizations, and governments whose actions have had a transformative …