The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), one of the eight national missions delineated in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC),
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National Solar Mission (JNNSM) – UPSC Environment Notes
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The National Solar Mission, also referred to as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), represents a collaborative effort between the Central and State Governments of India aimed at fostering the development of solar power within the country.
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India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Union Government formulated the National Action Plan On Climate Change to mitigate and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
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Pesticide Regulatory Regime in India – Pesticides Management Bill 2020, Anupam Verma Committee – UPSC Environment Notes
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India’s agricultural landscape is intricately tied to the use of pesticides, essential for safeguarding crop yields against pests and diseases.
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Protection Against Chemical Disasters – Strict vs Absolute Liability Principle, Issues – UPSC Environment Notes
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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
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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.
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National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 – Development vs Conservation – UPSC Environment Notes
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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.
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Biodiversity Act 2002 and Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 – UPSC Environment Notes
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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).
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Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) – UPSC Environment Notes
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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.”
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Forest Rights Act, 2006 (FRA 2006) – UPSC Environment Notes
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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.
