India’s agricultural landscape is intricately tied to the use of pesticides, essential for safeguarding crop yields against pests and diseases.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Protection Against Chemical Disasters – Strict vs Absolute Liability Principle, Issues – UPSC Environment Notes
Protection against chemical disasters is a paramount concern in both industrial and environmental contexts, given the potentially catastrophic consequences they can entail.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules – 2011, 2019 – UPSC Environment Notes
The Coastal Regulation Zone encompasses the coastal area extending up to 500m from the High Tide Line (HTL) and a stretch of 100m along the shores of creeks, estuaries, backwaters, and rivers subject to tidal fluctuations, as specified in the announcement.Â
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – Development vs Conservation – UPSC Environment Notes
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized institution created under the National Green Tribunal Act (2010) to ensure the effective and prompt resolution of cases about environmental protection and the conservation of forests and other natural resources.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Biodiversity Act 2002 and Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 – UPSC Environment Notes
The genesis of the Biological Diversity Act of 2002 can be traced back to India’s commitment to realize the objectives outlined in the 1992 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).Â
In this legislation, Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) are delineated as “areas within national parks and sanctuaries where, through a case-by-case assessment using scientific and objective criteria, it has been explicitly determined that these areas must remain inviolate for the purpose of wildlife conservation.”
Enacted in 2006, the Forest Rights Act (FRA) acknowledges and affirms the rights of tribal communities residing in forests, along with other traditional forest dwellers, to access essential forest resources crucial for fulfilling various needs such as subsistence, habitation, and sociocultural requirements.Â
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions – Challenges to India’s Security
The UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions on Challenges to India’s Security. Uncover the multifaceted dimensions of security challenges,
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions
UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions – Disaster Management
The UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions, unraveling the nuances of response strategies, risk mitigation, and preparedness.
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UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions – Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment
The UPSC Mains Topic-Wise Previous Year Questions on Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, and Environmental Impact Assessment.
