Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Gujarat's textile industry generates significant wastewater containing dyes, chemicals, and heavy metals that contaminate soil and water bodies.
The Basel Convention (1989) regulates the transboundary movement and management of hazardous and other wastes.
The PAT scheme mandates energy efficiency improvements in large industrial and commercial establishments, allowing trading of excess efficiency credits.
The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan is a state-level initiative focused on groundwater conservation and water-harvesting structures in Gujarat.
Gujarat's rapid industrialization, particularly in sectors like textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, has led to significant air and water pollution concerns.
The Green India Mission targets afforestation and tree cover enhancement of 10 million hectares by 2030 to combat climate change.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) oversees the implementation of NAPCC across various sectors.
Mizoram has the highest forest cover percentage at over 85% of its total geographical area according to the 2023 report.
NAPCC consists of 8 missions including energy efficiency, agricultural soil health, and Himalayan ecosystem, but urban renewal is not part of NAPCC.
Critically Endangered (CR) is the IUCN category for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
