General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction Tropical rainforests are among the Earth’s most vital ecosystems — they absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and help regulate the planet’s climate. For decades, they have acted as “carbon sinks”, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and serving as buffers against climate …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Q6. How does nitrogen fertiliser production contribute to global carbon emissions? Explain how plasma-based green fertilisers offer emission reductions. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Recent innovations like NitroCapt’s plasma-based green fertiliser have triggered debate on decarbonising fertiliser production, …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The steel industry contributes 8% of global CO2 emissions. Decarbonization efforts have spurred innovations in green steel using renewable energy and sustainable practices. About Green Steel: What It Is: Green steel refers to steel produced using renewable energy and sustainable processes, minimizing carbon emissions. Various Methods in Prodcution: Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF): …
Context: There has been quite a lot of debate on India’s dependence on coal against the backdrop of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) meeting. Despite the environment minister adopting a similar position on the eve of the COP26, the Government of India has, for the first time, made a commitment to achieve …
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