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Q.8. What role do environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects in India? cite four examples with all important details. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

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Environmental NGOs and activists in India play a crucial role in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects. […]

Q.7. Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government’s initiatives in this regard. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

Industrial pollution of river water

Industrial pollution of river water is a critical environmental issue in India, primarily caused by the discharge of untreated or […]

Q.6. What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards? [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

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Technology for Electronic Toll Collection on Highways The technology primarily used for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) on highways is Radio […]

Q.5. What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

Life materials refer to biological substances derived from living organisms, including genetic resources, cells, tissues, plant varieties, microorganisms, and biotechnological […]