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Hindu Kush Himalayan Mountains
Why in News According to UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of...
10 Jun 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, which connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, has witnessed the largest outbreak of...
08 Jun 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve and Vaigai River: Tamil Nadu
Why in News The recently declared Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu will provide protection to Megamalai, the Vaigai’s...
07 Jun 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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CEM-Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative
Why in News Recently, India and the UK have launched a new workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency under Clean Energy Ministerial's (CEM)...
04 Jun 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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Jayanti: New Species of Cricket
Why in News Recently, a new species of Cricket named 'Indimimus jayanti' was found in the Kurra caves of Chhattisgarh. The new species was named...
29 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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Blackbuck Population Increased in Odisha
Why in News Recently, a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department revealed that Odisha's blackbuck population has doubled in the last...
28 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The Uttarakhand High Court has reprimanded the State government for stopping some Van Gujjar families on the way to Govind Pashu Vihar...
27 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, the United Arab Emirates announced an offer to host the 28th session of Conference of Parties (COP 28) to the UNFCCC in Abu...
24 May 2021 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
