Pollutant From HPIs – UPSC Environment Notes
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 Effluents Monitoring – UPSC Environment Notes
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 – Thermal PowerPlants, Iron and Steel, Cement, Cu Smelting, Zinc/Lead, Aluminium, Fertiliser, Paper&Pulp,Sugar, Tanneries, Petroleum Refining & Petrochemicals – UPSC Environment Notes
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 (E-Waste) – Generation and Recycling and E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 – UPSC Environment Notes
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 – Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Other Heavy Metals – UPSC Environment Notes
Heavy metals constitute a group of chemical elements with relatively high atomic weights and densities, often associated with toxicity and environmental pollution.
Steel Scrap Recycling Policy – UPSC Environment Notes
To guarantee high-quality scrap for the steel industry, the government has introduced a Steel Scrap Recycling Policy.
Hong Kong Convention on Recycling of Ships and Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 – UPSC Environment Notes
The Union Cabinet granted approval for India to accede to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.
Joint Meetings of Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions – UPSC Environment Notes
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
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent – UPSC Environment Notes
The Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, adopted it in 1998, and it became effective on February 24, 2004.
2nd ARC Report
The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC) Report is a pivotal document that addresses critical aspects of governance and public administration in India. Initiated in 2005, the 2nd ARC was…
