The National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE), a pivotal component of India's climate action strategy within the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), was initiated in 2010 under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
GS2-International Relations
Introduction:
Recently, the United Nations (UN) released the "Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2024."
GS-2 Polity
In the news
In a recent case concerning the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court has affirmed that individuals have the "right to protection from the adverse effects of climate change," a right that must be safeguarded under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
Human settlement refers to the establishment of permanent or semi-permanent dwelling places by people.
GS3-Economy
Introduction
The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) is conducted every five years by the National Statistical Office (NSO) and serves as a crucial tool for gathering information about the spending habits of households.
GS-III
What is social forestry?
Social Forestry is when local communities work together to take care of forests. The goal is to help the environment and people at the same time.
The Lifeline of South Asia: Exploring the Importance and Magnificence of the Indus River System
The Ganga River system, also known as the Ganges River system, is a vast and complex network of water bodies that spans across multiple states in northern India and parts of Bangladesh.
GS3-Environment
In the news
According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 approached record levels, reaching nearly 120 million tonnes (Mt).
Introduction
The Constitution of India stands as the supreme law of the land, governing the Republic of India. Adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, it officially came into effect on January 26, 1950.
GS2-Governance
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) stands as a statutory regulatory body, instituted under the provisions of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act of 2013.
GS3-Environment
In the news
The Uttarakhand government has taken proactive measures by forming two expert teams to evaluate the risk associated with five potentially hazardous glacial lakes in the region.
