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India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035)

Source:  PIB Subject:  Environment Context: The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031-2035 to be submitted to the UNFCCC. About India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035): What it is? Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement to describe their self-defined targets for reducing …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Methane Emissions from Indian Landfills

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The “Super Pollutant”: Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas. While Carbon Dioxide (CO2) often dominates climate discussions, methane is 84 times more potent at trapping heat over a 20-year period. Source in Waste: Methane is generated naturally in landfills through the …

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