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Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Source:  TOI Subject:  Environment Context: The Union Government has notified the second round of legally binding emission reduction targets for carbon-intensive industries under the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025. About Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025: What it is? The GEI Target (Amendment) Rules, 2025 are statutory rules …

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“The expansion of carbon markets raises complex questions of equity, additionality, and environmental integrity”. Explain how carbon credit mechanisms function. Analyse India’s approach to carbon markets. Also discuss the major design challenges involved.

Topic: Carbon Credit Q5. “The expansion of carbon markets raises complex questions of equity, additionality, and environmental integrity”. Explain how carbon credit mechanisms function. Analyse India’s approach to carbon markets. Also discuss the major design challenges involved. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Carbon markets have gained renewed relevance with India …

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Biochar in India

Syllabus: Energy Source:  TH Context: India is set to launch its carbon credit trading market in 2026, and biochar is emerging as a promising CO₂ removal technology with applications in agriculture, construction, and energy. About Biochar in India: What is Biochar? Biochar is a carbon-rich byproduct formed by pyrolysis (burning biomass without oxygen) of agricultural …

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