Syllabus: Pollution Source: TH Context: Global plastic pollution is reaching alarming levels, with waste projected to triple by 2060 to 1.2 billion tonnes, posing a grave ecological threat. About Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Scale of the Crisis: Explosive Growth: Global plastic production doubled between 2000–2019, touching 460 MT; this growth is driven by packaging and …
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. …
Syllabus: Environment Source: DD News Context: The fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting for the Global Plastics Treaty concluded in Busan, South Korea, without achieving consensus on a legally binding framework to eliminate plastic pollution. Busan INC-5: Objective: Establish a legally binding global treaty to address plastic pollution across its life cycle. Participants: 170 nations, …
Source: DTE Context: Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Kenya have discovered that the Kenyan lesser mealworm larvae can degrade polystyrene plastic, offering a potential solution to plastic pollution. About Mealworm Larvae: Species: The Kenyan lesser mealworm is the larval form of the Alphitobius darkling beetle. Habitat: Found in poultry …
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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Plastic pollution has become pervasive, affecting land, water bodies, and even remote areas. Examine the various measures taken to tackle plastic pollution in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: The article emphasizes the urgent need to address plastic pollution …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Pollution, Environment Conservation Source: Ground Report, DTE Context: In 2023, India experienced 157 days of plastic overshoot, which means that the country generated and accumulated a significant amount of plastic waste that exceeded its waste management capacity. Also, in another news, a recent report highlights that India is one …
Facts For Prelims Source: DTE Context: A report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlights the significant impact of microplastics and nano plastics on human and animal gut microbiomes and the environment. Findings: Exposure to plastic has been observed to cause intestinal inflammation and gut dysbiosis, altering the gut microbiome and microbiota. Microplastics and …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: DTE Direction: The article highlights some of the effective ways to limit plastic pollution and India’s efforts in this direction. Context: The first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-1) concluded in Uruguay. Background: The INC-1 was convened and managed by the United Nations Environment …
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Introduction: Tiny particles of plastics, called Microplastics, were detected in human blood for the first time, according to a study by a group of researchers in the Netherlands. The researchers adapted existing techniques to detect and analyze particles that were as small as 700 nanometers in size. They targeted five common plastics, including Polyethylene …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: A resolution at the recent fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) held in Nairobi sought to end plastic pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024. It was hosted by the UN Environment Programme. The resolution will pertain to marine …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Enumerate the steps taken by India to tackle plastic pollution in the country. Do you think a legally binding global treaty on plastics and plastic pollution is the way forward? Critically examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth Why the question: The …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5. Plastic waste is filling up our oceans and destroying marine life and even invading our food chain to get into our bodies. Examine the various measures to tackle plastic pollution in India. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The …
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 6. We need to slow the flow of plastic at its source, but we also need to improve the way we manage our plastic waste. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Environment Ministry has issued draft rules that mandate …
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. India faces numerous challenges in its bid to ban single-use plastics Context: The Indian government is planning to phase out single-use plastics leading to complete elimination. But concerns revolve around the availability of alternatives and plastic waste management systems. Background: In 2019, the Union government in a …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Plastic Pollution” and “Protecting India’s Forests”. PDF Plastic Pollution Protecting India’s Forests Plastic Pollution Protecting India’s Forests
