Ecology & Environment – General Studies

Drought refers to a temporary decrease in water or moisture availability below the anticipated level for a specific duration. 

In response to these challenges, several initiatives have been undertaken to establish and preserve clean water sanctuaries across the country.

Water conservation is a pressing global imperative in the face of escalating water scarcity, stress, and associated risks. With growing population,

The Energy Conservation Act of 2001 was introduced by the government to establish frameworks aimed at conserving energy. 

The government has implemented a series of measures to promote renewable energy development and facilitate investment in the sector.

Renewable energy stands as a beacon of hope in the global quest for sustainable development and combating climate change.

Hydrogen, the lightest and primary element on the periodic table, tends to ascend in the atmosphere due to its lower weight compared to air, making its pure form, H2, relatively rare.

According to the policy, the Government of India aims to increase the utilization of biofuels in the energy and transportation sectors by encouraging the production of biofuels from domestic sources over the next decade. 

Biofuels encompass any hydrocarbon fuel derived from organic matter, which can be of either living or once-living origin, typically generated within a relatively short timeframe, ranging from days to months.

Onshore Wind turbines utilize the kinetic energy of air movement to produce electricity. Onshore wind energy pertains to turbines situated on land.