In News Recently, Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) has released a report on the status of coral reefs across the world. Key Highlights of the report The report underlined the catastrophic consequences of global warming but said that some coral reefs can be saved by arresting greenhouse gases. Rising ocean temperatures killed about 14% […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of India addressed the International Conference commemorating the signing of the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. About India has completed 30 years of adoption of signing and implementation of the Madrid Protocol, which reaffirms its commitment to preserving Antarctic environmental and dependent ecosystems. India is […]
In Context According to US Fish and Wildlife Services, the American bumblebee population has decreased by 89% in the past 20 years, and it could be declared as an “endangered species”. Reasons for Decline According to CBD, the population of American bumblebees has declined due to habitat destruction, climate change, exposure to disease & pesticides, […]
In Context Researchers from the University of Madras and Presidency College, Chennai, have discovered an alga species that shows promise as an agent of biodegradation of plastic sheets. Key Points About: The alga identified is microalga Uronema africanum Borge. This is a species of microalgae that is commonly found in Africa, Asia and Europe. The […]
In News Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government sought reimbursement of Rs 2,033 crore from the Centre for work completed at the Polavaram project, which is at a crucial stage of construction. Officials said bills have been pending for six months. The bills have to be approved by Polavaram Project Authority (PPA) and Central Water Commission […]
In News The Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021 was notified in September, 2021. About In this amendment, the government took a U turn on its stand of banning use of recycled plastic or newspaper for food items packaging. The second amendment came just a few weeks after the notification of the first amendment, […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) lamented the rampant violation of its ban on use of toxic ingredients in the firecracker industry. About The Supreme Court highlighted the findings of preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu. A chemical analysis of the samples of finished and semi-finished firecrackers […]
In News NHPC’s 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station located in the Himalayan State of Sikkim has been conferred with the prestigious Blue Planet Prize by International Hydropower Association (IHA). The power station has been built, owned and operated by NHPC. Teesta-V Power Station The power station has been built, owned and operated by NHPC. The […]
In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a revised Global Air Quality Guidelines announcing more stringent limits for six pollutant categories —particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon monoxide (CO). Objective and Need Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate […]
Context The paper titled ‘Getting Net Zero Approach for India at CoP 26’ strongly advocates that India should declare its ‘net zero’ target year at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference or CoP 26 starting from October 31 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Major Points India could reach a peak around 2035 and get to […]
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