Environment – GK Questions

In this 1996 case, the Supreme Court explicitly recognized Sustainable Development, Precautionary Principle, and Polluter Pays Principle as part of Indian environmental law.

This 1985 case marked the beginning of environmental PILs in India, leading to the closure of limestone quarries in the Doon Valley to protect ecological balance.

This ongoing case since 1996 has resulted in significant judicial interventions for forest protection, including definitions of 'forest' and regulation of forest land diversion.

In the 1987 Oleum Gas Leak case, the Supreme Court held that enterprises engaged in hazardous activities have absolute liability for any harm caused, without exceptions.

Established by the International E-Waste Management Forum, this day educates about proper e-waste disposal and the recovery of valuable materials from discarded electronics.

Designated by the UN, this day highlights the importance of mountains for biodiversity, water resources, climate regulation, and livelihoods of mountain communities.

World Wetlands Day commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971 and promotes the wise use of wetlands for biodiversity and human well-being.

Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, this day marks the adoption of CITES and promotes conservation of endangered species and combating wildlife crime.

Organized by Ocean Conservancy, this global event engages millions of volunteers to collect trash from beaches and waterways, raising awareness about ocean pollution.

Designated by the UN, World Soil Day promotes sustainable soil management practices to combat soil degradation and ensure food security.

World Ozone Day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 and promotes actions to protect the stratospheric ozone layer.

Established by the UN General Assembly in 2012, this day raises awareness about sustainable forest management and the role of forests in climate mitigation.

Designated by the UN, this day commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity and encourages action to protect species and ecosystems.

Established by the UN in 1993, World Water Day focuses on sustainable management of freshwater and raising awareness about water-related challenges.

Ecological Footprint compares human demand on nature with Earth's biocapacity, indicating whether a population lives within planetary boundaries.

IQAir aggregates data from government monitoring stations and community sensors to provide comparative air quality assessments globally.

GHI, published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, links food security to environmental factors like climate change, land degradation, and water scarcity.

REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) provides financial incentives for developing countries to conserve forests and enhance carbon stocks.

The SDG Index, published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, tracks countries' performance across all 17 SDGs with specific indicators.

Developed by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, AQLI quantifies how reducing PM2.5 pollution can increase life expectancy.