CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indo-French Year of the Environment over the period 2021-2022 would be based on five main themes including environmental protection, climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable urban development, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav delivers the National Statement at COP15 of Convention on Biodiversity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Global Sustainable Environment Plan (under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) Global Water Project (MWR) National Mission Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (MoS&T) National Mission for Green India (MoEFCC)

Detailed explanation-4: -UPSC Mains. Q. India launched the ‘Year of Environment’ with which friendly country? Notes: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the Indo-French year of Environment along with his French counterpart.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is responsible for the effective protection, management and conservation of BC’s water, land, air and living resources. It leads work on climate preparedness and adaptation and leads plans to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets.