In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the India Cycles4Change challenge is beginning to gain momentum in Indian cities. Background With the rise of Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdown restrictions, cycling in India saw a huge rise in demand. The lockdown restrictions significantly affected the commuters of public transport, who saw cycling as a […]
In News A new research has shown that two in every three cases of poisoning in India are happening because of pesticide consumption either intentionally or unintentionally. Key Points It was titled Toxic Epidemiology of poisoning exhibited in Indian population from 2010 to 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. It revealed that pesticides were […]
In News Recently, the report ‘Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update’ has been produced by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in collaboration with the United Kingdom’s Met Office. About the Report The annual update harnesses the expertise of internationally acclaimed climate scientists and the best prediction systems from leading climate centres around the world to […]
In News The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place for Mekedatu dam. About Acting suo motu based on a media report, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report. The NGT also directed the joint committee to assess the damage caused […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Power has decided to set up the National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants. About The modalities of operation and structure of the Nation Mission are under finalization. Objectives To facilitate overcoming the constraints in the supply chain of biomass pellets and agro-residue and […]
In News The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has formulated a policy paper on “Circular Economy in Electronics and Electrical Sector” to deal with e-waste. Key Points of Paper India is the third largest consumer of raw materials produced globally and estimated to consume nearly 15 billion tonnes of material by 2030 with […]
In News Recently, the Protected Planet Report 2020 has been published. About the Report Published by United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Support from the National Geographic Society (global non-profit). It underlined the progress the world has made toward the ambitious Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. These […]
In News According to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Sulphur 2020 vision, the ships are creating less air pollution but their water-pollution footprint is rising. About The use of exhaust scrubbers, a move to reduce pollution of the air by ships, ironically, seems to be driving up water pollution. There are two types of scrubbers: […]
In News According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), 186 elephants were killed on rail tracks in over 10 years (between 2009-10 and 2020-21). About As per the data furnished by the Project Elephant Division of the Ministry, Assam accounted for the highest number of elephant casualties on railway tracks (62), […]
In News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) has flagged serious concerns about NITI Aayog’s project for Great Nicobar Island and has recommended it for grant of Terms of Reference (TOR) for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies. The EAC was responding to a pre-feasibility report, ‘Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island at Andaman and Nicobar […]
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