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Page-10 of GS-III: Environment & Disaster Management

Right to clean air is part of right to health. Does the right to clean air entail regulations on burning fire crackers on Diwali? Discuss and argue if the recent SC verdict on firecrackers is a breach of freedom of religious practices.

Apex court in landmark M. C Mehta v. Kamal Nath case ruled that basic components of environment like air, water are essential for healthy life and therefore can’t...

June 16, 2023

Given the nature of air pollution crisis in India, certain context-specific solutions are required to tackle it comprehensively. Discuss.

According to IQ air report 2021, 9 out of 10 most polluted cities in terms of air pollution are in India. Nature of air pollution crisis: Agricultural sector...

June 16, 2023

Compost from biodegradable can be a perfect solution for myriad no of issues related to waste management. Comment.

Waste management is the crucial component for city management not only from sanitation perspective but also from the health dimension. However, despite clean India campaign the waste processing...

June 11, 2023

NITI Aayog Comes Out With Composite Water Management Index

To supplement the efforts of the Jal Shakti Ministry, NITI Aayog prepares the Composite Water Management Index. NITI Aayog first launched and conceptualized the Composite Water Management Index...

June 11, 2023

River pollution not only impacts the marine river ecosystem but also impacts the surrounding ecosystems. Discuss. Also, explain why such pollution has not shown any signs of improvement, despite various government initiatives.

River pollution is one of the major environmental issues in India. CPCB data shows that almost 150 rivers are heavily polluted in India, their water is so polluted...

June 9, 2023

Discuss the causes and consequences of harmful algal blooms.

The Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) or excessive algae growth refers to proliferation of algae in water bodies and oceans that causes negative impacts to other organisms. In some...

June 9, 2023

How the unorganised, unscientific fishing such as (gill net fishing) pose danger to aquatic fauna? Discuss taking example of Gangetic dolphins.

In Hindu iconography , ganga dolphins are considered as vehicle of ganga goddess .it is categorised as “endangered”by the international union for conservation of nature. Ganga dolphins or...

May 31, 2023

Climate change is a global problem. How India will be affected by Climate Change? How Himalayan and coastal states in India will be affected by Climate Change?

Climate change occurs due to global warming and large-scale shifts in weather patterns. The largest influence of global warming and climate change are the greenhouse gases, with over...

May 29, 2023

Discuss the objectives and major achievements of TRAFFIC (the wildlife trade monitoring network) over last few years.

TRAFFIC is a wildlife trade monitoring network under the aegis of World Wildlife Fund(WWF) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is founded in 1976 with...

May 29, 2023

How the urban waste contributes to global warming? Discuss how the efficient management of urban solid waste can reduce the GHG accumulation.

Global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs,...

May 29, 2023

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