Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Environment) – April 11, 2020

The famous Chipko Andolan (Hug the Trees Movement) of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas inspired the villagers of the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka Province in southern India to launch a similar movement to save their forests. In September 1983, men, women and children of Salkani “hugged the trees” in Kalase forest. (The local term for “hugging” in Kannada is appiko.) Appiko Andolan gave birth to a new awareness all over southern India.

Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact. In 2020, seven young people – selected from every global region – will be named Young Champions of the Earth. These winners receive seed funding, intensive training and tailored mentoring to bring their big environmental ideas to life. We’re looking for artists, scientists, economists, communicators and entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have big, bold ideas – for the environment, for humanity, for a greener future. Shortlisted finalists from every region will be selected following an open call for applications. A Global Jury will then choose seven winners. Each winner is expected to implement their big idea and keep UNEP updated on their progress by producing videos and blogs that we will share on our website. Winners will also be given funding to support their communication efforts throughout the year, so that they can produce high-quality materials to share with our audiences.

Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is published by Germanwatch, Climate Action Network International and the NewClimate Institute, annually. It aims to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress made by individual countries. The ranking results are defined by a country’s aggregated performance in 14 indicators within the four categories:

• GHG Emission- 40%
• Renewable Energy – 20%
• Energy Use- 20%
• Climate Policy- 20%

The Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) is a voluntary initiative that catalyzes action towards the successful implementation of carbon pricing around the world. The CPLC brings together leaders from government, business, civil society and academia to support carbon pricing, share experiences and enhance the global, regional, national and sub-national understanding of carbon pricing implementation. The CPLC Secretariat is administered by The World Bank Group. From India, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Indian Railways are the government level partners.

National park is an area which is strictly reserved for the betterment of wildlife & biodiversity. Activities like developmental, forestry, poaching, hunting and grazing on cultivation are not permitted. Even private ownership rights are not allowed in these parks. Their boundaries are well marked and restricted. There are 6 national parks in Kerala and are as follows :

• Anamudi Shola National Park which is located in Idukki.
• Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
• Mathikettan Shola National Park at Udumbanchola taluk in Idukki.
• Pampadum Shola National Park at Marayoor Village in Idukki.
• Periyar National Park in Thekkady.
• Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad