National Policy on Bio-fuels
The Union Cabinet has approved National Policy on Bio-fuels – 2018.
Categorization: The Policy categorizes bio-fuels as
▪ “Basic Bio-fuels” viz. First Generation (1G) bio-ethanol & biodiesel.
▪ “Advanced Biofuels” – Second Generation (2G) ethanol,...
Reasons for Environmental Crimes and Solutions
Environmental crimes are relatively a new area of criminology that is showing an alarming rise in the number of cases in recent years. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, environmental crimes...
Refugee crisis and Reasons for its growing trend in an ethical perspective
Who are Political Refugees?
A Political Refugee is a person who is unable or unwilling to stay in the country of their nationality due to political persecution.
Marine pollution: What, Why, and How?
The Bangkok Declaration deals with Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Region. The declaration was adopted by the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which includes four of the world’s...
National Population Policy: Population Growth – Boon or Bane to India’s growth
Backdrop
India launched the family planning program way back in 1952 and it had become the first country in the world to do so.
First National population policy, 1976- Legal minimum age of marriage...
E-Waste management in India
E-Waste management in India
E-waste is technically all waste electrical and equipment (WEEE) discarded without the intent of reuse.
E-waste Crisis:
E-waste is growing at a compound yearly development rate (CAGR) of about 30% in the nation.
Assocham...