General Studies 3

Definition : The process by which certain gases in the Earth’s atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thereby warming the planet. Process Solar Radiation: The Sun emits solar radiation that reaches the Earth, primarily in the form … Continue reading →

Climate Change: Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns attributed to human activity altering the composition of the atmosphere Global Warming: Global Warming refers to the long-term rise in global temperatures, which is a part of climate change caused by … Continue reading →

Definition: Waste to energy (WTE) refers to the process of generating energy, typically electricity or heat, from the combustion or conversion of waste materials. Types of Waste: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): Household, commercial, and industrial waste. Biomass: Organic materials such … Continue reading →

Definition: Cogeneration, also known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), is a highly efficient process that simultaneously generates electricity and useful heat from a single fuel source, such as natural gas, biomass, or waste heat from industrial processes. Efficiency and Energy … Continue reading →

Definition: Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Use: Biomass is used for facility heating, electric power generation, and combined heat and power. Methods  Combustion of Biomass Material: The most common is direct combustion of biomass … Continue reading →

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 and Amendment, 1988 The Act gives State Pollution Control Boards regulatory authority to set and enforce effluent regulations for factories. A Central Pollution Control Board fulfils the same tasks for Union … Continue reading →

What is it? An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a crucial process used to identify and evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a proposed project or development.  It’s essentially a risk assessment for the environment, aiming to predict and minimise … Continue reading →

Features Persistence: POPs resist degradation in the environment, remaining active for years or even decades. Bioaccumulation: They accumulate in the fatty tissues of living organisms, increasing in concentration as they move up the food chain. This process, known as biomagnification, … Continue reading →

Solid Waste  It includes garbage, construction debris, sludge from waste treatment plants and other discarded solid materials coming from industrial, commercial, mining, and agricultural operations and from household and public activities. Issues Waste Segregation at Source: Limited awareness and lack … Continue reading →

Sources Single-use plastics: Plastic bags, straws, cutlery, cups, and packaging materials are excessively used and often discarded irresponsibly. Sachets: The widespread use of sachets for packaging various products like shampoos, condiments, and even drinking water contributes significantly to plastic waste. … Continue reading →