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Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
Source: TH Why in News? Recently, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change reprimanded the...
17 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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GHGs, Rainfall and Climate Change
Source: PIB Why in News? A recent study has revealed that unprecedented increase in greenhouse gases can decrease rainfall in the equatorial...
15 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Use of Green Funds for Road Works
Source: IE Why in News? The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been using funds meant for tackling air pollution to finance...
13 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Global Energy Independence Day
Source: ET Global Energy Independence Day, celebrated globally on 10th July every year, marks a pivotal moment for countries striving to achieve...
11 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Flood, Landslide, Brahmaputra River System, Kaziranga National Park, Topography of India For Mains: Causes of floods, Impact on...
09 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities
Source: IE Why in News? Recently, Lancet has published a first multi-city study examining the relationship between short-term air pollution (PM2.5)...
08 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sustainable Development Goals Report, 2024
For Prelims: UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
04 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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New Nanocomposite for Cleaning Organic Waste
Source: PIB Recently, a new metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed by researchers at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology...
03 Jul 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: DTE Why in News? Recently, climate change has altered water levels and salinity at Tanzania's Lake Natron, home to many pink flamingos,...
27 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Reimagining Andaman and Nicobar Islands
This editorial is based on “Making Andaman and Nicobar a maritime bastion is long overdue. Environmental concerns must be addressed”...
26 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sustainable Development in the Indian Himalayan Region
This editorial is based on “The Supreme Court of India spells the way in Himalaya’s development ” which was published in The Hindu...
25 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: ET Why in News? Recently, India has embarked on plans to initiate large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass or agricultural...
25 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Heatwaves as a Notified Disaster
For Prelims: Heatwaves, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Global Warming, Urban heat island effect, National Disaster Management Authority,...
25 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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National Green Hydrogen Mission
Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has increased the yearly allocation of Green Ammonia for the...
24 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: DTE Recently, the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), one of the rarest cat species globally, has moved from being 'endangered' to 'vulnerable' on...
22 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Loss and Damage Fund, Conference of the Parties (COP 28), New Collective Quantitative Goal, Fossil Fuels For Mains: Climate Finance...
21 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Source: DTE Recently, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) won the Blue Planet Prize for 2024. IPBES was...
21 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Great Nicobar Island Project Conundrum
For Prelims: Great Nicobar Island, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Shompen, Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), Nicobar Megapode bird,...
21 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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For Prelims: Solid Waste Management Cess, Solid Waste Management, Landfills, Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 For Mains: Issues related to Solid...
20 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Impact of Rising Sea Level on Delos Island
Source: TH Scientists caution that climate change-induced rising sea levels could cause Delos, a tiny Aegean Sea island near bustling Mykonos, to...
19 Jun 2024 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
