Category Archives: Environment & Ecology

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. What do you understand by “Hydroseeding”? What are the environmental benefits of hydroseeding compared to traditional sodding methods?

Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding is a method of planting seeds by spraying a mixture of water, seed, mulch, fertilizer, and sometimes tackifiers onto […]

Q.18. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region? [UPSC 2023 GS P-3]

The projected global sea level rise of approximately one meter by AD 2100 has significant implications for India and other countries in the […]

Q.17. Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. [UPSC 2023 GS P-3]

The National Wetland Conservation Programme (NWCP), initiated by the Government of India, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the country’s wetlands. […]