Environment & Ecology MCQs

A key objective of GIM is to enhance carbon sinks through afforestation and eco-restoration, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation by absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide.

GIM is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), launched by the Government of India to address climate change challenges.

The National Mission for Green India (GIM) aims to protect, restore, and enhance India's forest cover and respond to climate change by increasing forest and tree cover and improving the quality of existing forests.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is the primary regulatory body responsible for the implementation and supervision of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, including the registration of producers, recyclers, and refurbishers, and monitoring compliance.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, strengthen the EPR framework, making producers responsible for the collection and recycling of a certain percentage of the e-waste generated from their products, based on annual targets.

The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, replaced the 2016 rules and came into effect in April 2023, establishing the current and comprehensive framework for e-waste management in India, which is operational in 2026.

Mangroves are vital coastal ecosystems that protect shorelines from erosion, act as natural barriers against extreme weather events like cyclones and tsunamis, and provide critical habitats and breeding grounds for a diverse range of marine and terrestrial species.

The MISHTI scheme leverages the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Fund for its implementation, ensuring a multi-pronged approach to mangrove restoration.