Ecology & Environment – General Studies

A pollutant refers to a substance or form of energy that is introduced into the environment, leading to unintended consequences or diminishing the utility of a particular resource.

Industrial emissions and effluent monitoring stands at the forefront of environmental stewardship, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding our ecosystems and public health.

Major polluting industries, such as thermal power plants, iron and steel factories, and cement production facilities, stand as formidable contributors to environmental degradation on a global scale.

Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, has become a pressing global concern in recent years due to the rapid proliferation of electronic devices and technology

Heavy metals constitute a group of chemical elements with relatively high atomic weights and densities, often associated with toxicity and environmental pollution.

To guarantee high-quality scrap for the steel industry, the government has introduced a Steel Scrap Recycling Policy. 

The Union Cabinet granted approval for India to accede to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.

The Joint Meetings of the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions stand as pivotal gatherings uniting nations in their commitment to environmental protection and global sustainability

The Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, adopted it in 1998, and it became effective on February 24, 2004. 

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) represent a grave concern in today’s environmental landscape, posing significant threats to human health and ecosystems worldwide.