Initiatives To Mitigate Flashcards
What does GRIHA mean?
GRIHA is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Abode’.
What is GRIHA?
GRIHA is a voluntary scheme devised by TERI and the MNRE.
What is the National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)?
NICRA was launched by ICAR during 2010-11 with an outlay of Rs. 350 crores for the XI Plan to enhance the resilience of Indian Agriculture covering crops, livestock, and fisheries.
What is the BSE Greenex?
The BSE Greenex is a Cap Weighted Free-Float Market Capitalization weighted Index comprising from the list of BSE-100 Index.
When was the BSE Greenex base date established?
The base date for the BSE Greenex was 1st October, 2008 with a base index value of 1000.
What is the FAME Programme?
The FAME Programme aims to incentivize the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles.
What does Phase-II of the FAME-India Scheme propose?
Phase-II proposes to give a push to electric vehicles (EVs) in public transport and encourage adoption of EVs through market creation and demand aggregation.
What are Long Term Ecological Observatories (LTEO)?
LTEOs for Climate Change Studies are components under the ‘Climate Change Action Programme’ with an outlay of Rs. 40 crores in the 12th Plan Period.
What is the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)?
NAFCC was operationalized in 2015-16 as a Central Sector Scheme with NABARD as the National Implementing Entity (NIE).
What is the purpose of GRIHA?
GRIHA helps design green buildings and evaluate the ‘greenness’ of the buildings.
What is the focus of the FAME India Scheme?
The FAME India Scheme aims to support hybrid/electric vehicles market development and manufacturing ecosystem.
What are the focus areas of the FAME Programme?
Focus areas include Technology development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects, and Charging Infrastructure.
What vehicle segments does the FAME India Scheme incentivize?
The scheme incentivizes 2 Wheelers, 3 Wheeler Autos, Passenger 4 Wheelers, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Buses.
What is the aim of the research under the National Adaptation Fund?
The fund aims to assist national and state level activities to meet the cost of adaptation measures in areas vulnerable to climate change.
What is gTrade Carbon Ex Ratings Services Private Limited?
gTrade is a company based in India that co-developed the BSE-GREENV Index in association with the BSE.
