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Q1) What are Biofuels and its types? Enumerate the challenges in biofuel adoption. To what extent can the Global Biofuels Alliance help in addressing these challenges? (250 Words/15 Marks)  

Q1) India’s path to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 is beset with multiple challenges. Identifying these challenges, suggest measures to help India achieve the net-zero target. (250 Words/15 Marks) Net zero emission refers to an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) added into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount of…

Q1) What are the primary challenges faced in managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in India? Evaluate the role of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants in creating a more effective solid waste management paradigm. (250 Words/15 Marks) Municipal solid waste (MSW) refers to the waste generated by households and non-industrial activities in urban areas. Although, not as hazardous…

Q1) ‘Vampiric overconsumption’ of fresh water resources is threatening the global water security. Discuss the reasons for crisis of availability and access to freshwater resources. Give two examples of traditional water harvesting systems that can help improve contemporary water management strategies.  (250 Words/15 Marks) IPCC 6th Assessment Report points towards a threat to global water…

Q1) Taking the Himalayan region as a case, explore and examine the provisions and concerns with regard to the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023. (250 Words/15 Marks) Ans. The forest conservation (amendment) Act 2023 amends the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, which was enacted to regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes. The main…

Q1) How will you explain that the anthropogenic factors enhance the intensity, increase the frequency, and amplify the impacts of natural disasters? Substantiate your answers with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) Flood is a natural phenomenon associated with rivers. It occurs when water flow exceeds the river’s channel capacity, breaching the natural levees, entering the…

Q1) How will you explain that the anthropogenic factors enhance the intensity, increase the frequency, and amplify the impacts of natural disasters? Substantiate your answers with suitable examples. (150 Words/10 Marks) The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted in 15th COP to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is a global initiative that aims…