About CZA The Central Zoo Authority is a statutory body established in 1992 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. for establishment of the Central Zoo Authority in India. Accordingly, the Central Zoo Authority was established as a statutory body under …
What’s in the news? The government has announced that it will blend compressed biogas with natural gas to reduce import dependence and boost domestic demand. The mandatory phased introduction will start at 1% for use in automobiles and households from …
What’s in the news? Ministry of Mines is organising an outreach programme on “Role of the Government and Industry in Driving the Global Action of Critical Minerals” in New Delhi. The event will be attended by Ambassadors/Mission Heads of various …
Context Ecologically sustainable and environmentally safe management of agricultural wastes, technically called crop residues (CR), is one of the major challenges in India. Stubbles, stalks, stover, husk, bran, bagasse, and molasses are generally classified under CR in the Indian context. …
Context As per the assessment of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India generates one-fifth of the world’s carbon credits and is at the forefront of carbon investment. Origin of carbon credits The idea of carbon credit began in the …
Context The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a report on the status of invasive alien species. What are invasive species? Any non-native species that significantly modifies or disrupts the ecosystems it colonizes is referred to …
Context Electric vehicles are key to decarbonise mobility. India’s ambitious electrification programme supported by upscaled domestic battery manufacturing will require a secured supply of battery materials. Indian Scenario India plans to achieve 100% electrification of two and three wheelers and …
What are Planetary boundaries ? Developed in 2009, planetary boundaries refers to a set of nine environmental boundaries or limits that define the safe operating space for humanity within the Earth’s ecosystems. These boundaries are meant to represent the biophysical …
Significance of Marine sand Marine sand – sand and gravel in the ocean and coastal environment – is an important environmental asset. It links and protects marine and terrestrial ecosystems, enhances coastal resilience against storms, protects coastal aquifers from salination …
Key Features of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023: Land under the Purview of the Act: The Bill provides that two types of land will be under the purview of the Act:land declared/notified as a forest under the Indian Forest …