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National Mission on Biodiversity and Human Well-Being
This article is based on “Saving biodiversity, securing earth’s future” which was published in The Hindu on 05/06/2021. It talks...
07 Jun 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June annually to encourage awareness and environmental protection. Key...
05 Jun 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Black Carbon and Glacier Melting
Why in News The report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas: Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience” says that the glaciers...
05 Jun 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sustainably Developing Andaman & Nicobar
This article is based upon “Developing the sister islands of Indian Ocean” which was published in the Hindustan Times on 03/06/2021. It...
04 Jun 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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State of Finance for Nature Report
Why in News The UN report, titled State of Finance for Nature, analyzes the investment flow in nature-based solutions (NbS) and identifies the...
02 Jun 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Introduction The Green Revolution was an endeavour initiated by Norman Borlaug in the 1960s. He is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' in...
31 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The Climate Breakthroughs Summit
Why in News Recently, world leaders convened at the Climate Breakthroughs Summit to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy,...
28 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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National Mission on use of Biomass in Coal Based Thermal Power Plants
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on use of Biomass in coal based thermal power plants. Key...
27 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The Big Picture: Biomedical Waste Management during Covid Pandemic
Why in News The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges before India on multiple fronts –health, economy and also...
26 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The report, titled Protected Planet Report 2020, underlined the progress the world has made toward the ambitious goals agreed by...
25 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “The many benefits of an eco tax” which was published in The Hindu on 24/05/2021. It talks about the benefits...
24 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) released its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Roadmap - named ‘Net Zero by...
24 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Why in News The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) (International Biodiversity day) is observed on 22nd May every year. Key...
22 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sunderlal Bahuguna: Chipko Movement
Why in News Recently, Sunderlal Bahuguna, the Gandhian who was the driving force behind the Chipko movement died due to Covid-19. Key...
22 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, a report was published which gave details of who makes single-use plastic, 130 million tons a year at last count, and who...
20 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The invasive red-eared slider can become a major threat to the biodiversity of water bodies across the Northeast region of India. The...
15 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema...
12 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Two people were arrested under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 for possessing uranium without licence and selling it illegally. On...
11 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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NITI Aayog’s Project for Great Nicobar Island
Why in News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over the project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for...
10 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions
Why in News Recently, a report, titled Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions suggested that the world needs...
08 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
