Soil erosion refers to the detachment and relocation of the topsoil from the land, primarily caused by natural agents such as wind and water.
General Studies 3
Faulty Methods of Agriculture – UPSC Environment Notes
Faulty methods of agriculture pose a significant threat to the sustainability of our planet’s ecosystems and the well-being of future generations.
Major Causes for Land Degradation – Deforestation, Soil Salinity and Soil Alkalinity, Desertification, Waterlogging – UPSC Environment Notes
Land degradation refers to the deterioration of soil quality resulting from its inappropriate utilization, often for agricultural, pastoral, industrial, or urban purposes.
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.