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Why in News Recently, the researchers have observed that the ongoing sixth mass extinction is one of the most serious environmental threats to the...
09 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Aerosols Radiative Forcing in Western Trans-Himalayas
Why in News Recently, a study by the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) has found that radiative forcing of aerosols...
06 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, Russia has declared a state of emergency in its Krasnoyarsk Region after a power plant fuel leaked causing 20,000 tonnes of...
05 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June every year for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our...
05 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Poaching Increased During Lockdown
Why in News According to a report released by the TRAFFIC, there has been a significant increase in reported poaching of wild animals during the...
04 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “Why is the locust surge posing a threat to agriculture in India” which was published in the Hindu on...
02 Jun 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh Government has directed the GMR Energy Limited to stop environmental hazardous activities like dredging in...
30 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News World Dugong Day is celebrated on 28th May, every year. Key Points Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one...
28 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News With rising mercury levels, Uttarakhand's forest fire season has now reached its peak. Key Points A wildfire is an unplanned fire...
27 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Increased Stubble Burning in Punjab
Why in News Punjab has been experiencing a problem of stubble burning once again despite the government's efforts to control the practice since last...
26 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Ecologically Sensitive Areas in Western Ghats
Why in News Recently, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change interacted with Chief Ministers of six states through a video...
22 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Why in News The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22nd May every year to increase understanding and awareness of...
22 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Alternative Dwarfing Genes in Wheat
Why in News Recently, scientists at Pune based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), have mapped two alternative dwarfing genes Rht14 and Rht18 in...
22 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Fall in Global Carbon Emissions
Why in News Recently, the Center for International Climate and Environmental Research (CICERO) has evaluated Covid-19’s effect on carbon...
20 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The Big Picture: Visakhapatnam Gas Leak
A major leak from a polymer plant LG Polymers near Visakhapatnam impacted villages in a five-km radius, leaving at least 9 people dead and...
19 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently Government of Uttar Pradesh has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and...
15 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the annual rankings of the global Energy Transition Index. The index benchmarks...
14 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Energy Needs in the Context of Climate Crisis
Why in News Recently, on the occasion of the National Technology Day, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar conveyed a message to the people of India...
13 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Environmental Sustainability in Post-Lockdown Phase
This article is based on “Rediscovering sustainable development through a Covid-19 lockdown lens” which was published in the Indian...
11 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, a gas leak has affected five villages in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. The source of the gas leak was a styrene plant...
08 May 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
