Category: ENVIRONMENT

Context: The collapse of a wall of garbage in east Delhi’s Ghazipur area is a stark reminder that solid waste management rules are perfectly being ignored which can lead to deadly consequences. What is waste? Waste is defined as any material that is not useful and does not represent any economic value to its owner,… Continue reading Solid Waste Management in India-An Overview

Context: Bellandur lake in Bengaluru has been in the news in recent months for the surge of foam and froth from the polluted lake, and the rise of smoke and flames from the area surrounding it. Introduction: Due to heavy rainfall in the city, the stinking froth and foam rose as high as 10 to… Continue reading Rejuvenation of lakes

Context The leaders of the Gorkhaland agitation left for Kolkata to negotiate with the West Bengal government, the Bodo areas in Assam turned restive. Introduction: Three major political parties in the hills held discussion with the West Bengal government on Tuesday, reviving fresh hopes that the deadlock may be resolved. Representatives of the Gorkha Janmukti… Continue reading West Bengal CM holds talks with Gorkhaland agitators

Context: India is plagued by various kinds of natural disasters every year, such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, and landslides Introduction: India is considered as the world’s most disaster prone country on account of its unique geo-climatic conditions. Millions of people are affected every year due to natural disaster amount to a major share of… Continue reading Floods and disaster management in India

Context The Supreme Court has clarified that its ban on the sale of liquor does not apply to licensed outlets that fall within municipal limits What happened? On December 15, 2016, the apex court had imposed the ban on selling of liquor within a distance of 500 metres along all National and State highways. Why… Continue reading Clearing the air, licensed liquor stores within municipal limits excluded from ban

Context: The Supreme Court directed on Thursday that vehicles without valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates would not be eligible for the annual insurance. Introduction: The Supreme Court passed the order on a petition for stringent steps to curb air pollution The court also asked the Centre to consider creating a national database of vehicles… Continue reading Pollution certificate is mandatory for vehicles insurance

Context: The government recognized the need to modernize the regulatory framework for accessing groundwater soon after massive expansion in mechanical pumping led to the realization that recharge could not keep pace with use. Introduction: The measures proposed were in keeping with the policy paradigm of the early 1970s when a model Bill was first introduced.… Continue reading Causes and effects of ground water contamination

Context: The Godavari is under supervision of a US group, which is working on cost-effective pollution forecast system using cloud networking & remote sensors. What is it about? Sensor network: A group of U.S. researchers is working on a system to map undulating pollution trends in the Godavari , India’s second longest river. The mix… Continue reading Hi-tech support to eradicate Godavari from toxins

Context The continuous loss of forest cover in the Indian Sundarbans has made conservation efforts crucial. Facts and Figures about Sundarbans The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh It is famous for its unique mangrove forests It is home to many rare and globally… Continue reading Need of the Hour: Save the Sundarbans