Source: UNEP Subject: Environment Context: The 2025 Global Methane Status Report, released by UNEP, serves as a mid-term evaluation of the Global Methane Pledge, revealing that while projected emissions growth has slowed, current commitments will fail to meet the 2030 target. About Global Methane Status Report 2025: Key Summary of the Report: Revised Baseline: The …
Context: The Greater Bengaluru Authority launched a unique awareness campaign called the ‘Garbage Dumping Festival’ to tackle the city’s growing problem of improper waste disposal. About Bengaluru’s Unique Garbage Dumping Festival: What it is? The ‘Garbage Dumping Festival’ is an innovative civic awareness campaign initiated by the Greater Bengaluru Authority and BSWML to highlight poor …
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Source: DD News Context: The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, promoting sustainable resource use and circular economy principles. India proposed the ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3) to enhance global collaboration on waste management and urban sustainability. About Regional 3R and …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 November 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: DD News Context: The COP29 Presidency launched the Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration, with over 30 countries committing to set sectoral targets for reducing methane emissions from organic waste. About Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration: Launch: COP29, by the Presidency in collaboration with UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Signatories: Over …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 October 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. These …
Context: In Aandhi village, located just 43 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan, a transformation toward a zero-waste model is underway through the integration of advanced green technologies. Food waste, agro waste, wastewater, and other sources from across the village are being converted into resources. Using an array of sustainable technologies like an Organic Waste Bio-Methanation Plant, …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: In another step toward eliminating single-use plastic, the Union Environment Ministry has launched “Prakriti”, a mascot to spread greater awareness about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in the lifestyle for a better environment. During the event, following green initiatives were launched for …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the ‘Meendum Manjappai’ campaign aimed at creating awareness on the usage of cloth bags instead of single-use plastic bags. Background: The Tamil Nadu government has already banned 14 types of plastic materials. Way ahead? Enforcement …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation and pollution related issues. Context: India will ban most single-use plastics by next year as part of its efforts to reduce pollution — but experts say the move is only a first step to mitigate the environmental impact. Background: The government announced the ban in August this year, …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation and Pollution related issues. Context: IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics. By combining non-edible oils and cellulose extracted from agricultural stubble, the researchers made biodegradable, multi use polymer sheets. Significance: This can make a substitute for single-use plastic that can, in principle, help mitigate …
