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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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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 Biodiversity & Environment
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This article is based on “Undemocratic Evasion of Environmental Responsibility” which was published in The Economic and Political...
05 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The Centre has advised the Assam state government to go for culling of pigs affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF). Key Points It...
04 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News The 13th session of the Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh webinar titled, ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ was...
04 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park
Why in News Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBBP), Karnataka has come out with the Animal Adoption Programme to conserve wildlife...
02 May 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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XI Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Why in News Recently, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change attended the 11th Petersberg Climate Dialogue. The dialogue...
29 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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No Improvement in Ganga Water Quality
Why in News According to a report published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the pollution in Ganga has not reduced significantly...
29 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Based Bus and Car Project
Why in News Recently, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited has announced the launch of its new project involving hydrogen Fuel Cell...
28 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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The Big picture: Coronavirus Impact on Environment
Global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5bn tonnes this year, a reduction of 5%, as the coronavirus...
25 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Aerosol Levels Hit 20-year Low
Why in News According to the data published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), aerosol levels in northern India at the...
25 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Human Activities Responsible for Zoonoses
Why in News According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), 60% of human infectious diseases originate from animals. Key Points Zoonoses It...
22 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Every year, April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire people to save and protect...
22 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Water Quality Improves in Yamuna
Why in News According to a report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), the quality of water in the river Yamuna has improved along the...
21 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an advisory to state governments asking them to ensure safe...
18 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Wildlife Panel Holds Virtual Conference
Why in News Recently, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) had its first ever video-conferencing meet. In the meet the...
09 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Why in News Owing to a recent news report on a Tiger being infected with Covid-19 in New York (Bronx Zoo), the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...
07 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
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Introduction The word 'Zoonosis' (Pleural: Zoonoses) was introduced by Rudolf Virchow in 1880 to include collectively the diseases shared in...
01 Apr 2020 Biodiversity & Environment
