EnvironmentalImpact

The Great Nicobar Island Development Project | UPSC

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Introduction The NITI Aayog’s conceived ‘The Great Nicobar Island Development Project‘ is currently facing protests and appeals to halt the project on environmental grounds by conservationists, naturalists, various political parties, and civil society groups. Promoted as a ‘mega-infrastructure project‘ and a ‘strategic masterstroke‘ by NITI Aayog, the project is significant for defense, logistics, commerce, industries, […]

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Illegal Hoardings in India: Causes, Impacts and Solutions UPSC

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In India, the issue of illegal hoardings has increasingly become a matter of grave concern, impacting urban aesthetics, public safety, and environmental sustainability. Recent incidents, such as the tragic deaths in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, serve as stark reminders of the dangers posed by these unauthorized structures. In this incident, an illegal hoarding collapsed during strong winds,

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Solid Waste Management in India: Concept, Harmful Effects, Challenges and Policy Interventions | UPSC

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Introduction: The Supreme Court of India recently termed the situation of untreated solid waste in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) as “horrifying” and asked the Centre to convene a meeting with municipal authorities to find an immediate solution to the problem. Concept of Solid Waste Management According to the Solid Waste Management Rules,

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Arctic Amplification: Causes, Effects, Solutions | UPSC

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Arctic Amplification: Causes, Effects, Solutions Context: While the Earth’s surface as a whole has warmed by around 1.2*C since the industrial revolution, temperatures are not rising at the same rate in all corners of the world. One difference is the faster pace that land areas are warming compared to the ocean. But perhaps the biggest

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