Environmental Sustainability Current Affairs, GK & News
PM Modi launches Mission LiFE
Prime Minister Modi launched Mission LiFE movement at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Who conceptualized the idea of Mission LiFE? NITI Aayog conceptualized the idea of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). What is Mission LiFE? Mission LiFE was introduced by Prime Minister Modi at the COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021. It is an ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Circular economy • Environmental Sustainability • Mission LIFE • Sustainable Development
SEBI Advisory Committee on ESG-related Matters
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently set up an advisory committee for advising on Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) related matters in India’s securities market. Who will be the head of the advisory committee? The advisory committee on ESG-related matters will be headed by Navneet Munot, CEO of HDFC Mutual Fund. How ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Environmental Sustainability • ESG • HDFC • SEBI
Global Energy Transition Index: India ranks 74th
On May 13, 2020, the World Economic Forum released Global Energy Transition Index (GET Index). India has moved up to 74th rank showing improvements in key parameters such as energy security, growth and environmental sustainability. About the index The World Economic Forum has ranked 115 countries based on GET Index in its report “WEF Fostering ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Energy security • Environmental Sustainability • Global Energy Transition Index • Inclusive Growth • Smart metering • World Economic Forum
Environmental Impact Assessment amended by Environment Ministry
The Ministry of Environment has recategorized all the bulk drugs manufacturers under category ‘A’ to category ‘B2’. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006 was amended in order to achieve this. Highlights The projects that are falling under Category A require mandatory EIA. On the other hand, the projects under Category B2 are exempted from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Environment Policies • Environment Protection • Environment Protection Act 1986 • Environmental Clearances • Environmental impact assessment • Environmental Sustainability • extension of lock down
Meghalaya becomes 1st state to ensure Water Conservation
Meghalaya became 1st state in India to ensure conservation of water and have its own State Water Policy. This move comes following a nod given by State Cabinet for the purpose. Key Highlights The draft policy was approved by Meghalaya’s State Cabinet in a meeting chaired by state’s Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. Amid water ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Catchment Areas • Common-pool resource • Conrad K Sangma • Environmental Sustainability • Integrated water resources management • Meghalaya • State Water Policy • Water conservation • Water pollution