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CAFE-2 Regulations and BS-VI Stage II Norms
Why in News The auto industry has requested the government to defer the implementation of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-2) regulations and...
11 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services Project
Why in News Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021 is being organised by the Ministry of...
09 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Advisory for Management of Human-Wildlife Conflict
Why in News Recently, the Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in its 60th meeting has approved the advisory for management of...
08 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Air Pollution and Pregnancy Losses: Lancet Report
Why in News According to recent study poor air quality is associated with a considerable proportion of pregnancy loss in India, Pakistan, and...
07 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Sulfur Dioxide Emission Norms Delayed
Why in News The Ministry of Power has proposed pushing back the deadlines for adoption of new emission norms by coal-fired power plants, stating "an...
07 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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State of the Climate Report 2020: IMD
Why in News According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s State of the Climate Report, the year 2020 was the eighth warmest since...
05 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “When the Arctic warms, it will affect sea levels and precipitation patterns globally” which was published in...
02 Jan 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Protests Against Eco-sensitive Zones in Narmada District
Why in News Recently, tribal communities in Gujarat have been protesting against the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)...
31 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News High levels of ammonia in Yamuna is resulting in frequent disruption to Delhi’s water supply. Key Points Recently, ammonia...
31 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Biodiversity Conservation and Indigenous People
This article is based upon “The Tragedy of Conservation'' which was published in The Hindu on 30 December 2020. It focuses upon the plight of...
30 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “How biofuels can double farm incomes” which was published in The Hindustan Times on 28/12/2020. It talks...
28 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Background The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was born out of India’s attempt to realise the objectives enshrined in the United Nations...
28 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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NGT Panel for Protection of Mahanadi Floodplain
Why in News Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a high level committee to identify floodplain zones of the...
21 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the Indian government has invited public comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel to promote green fuel like...
19 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Young Champions of the Earth: UN
Why in News A 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur is among the seven winners of the prestigious “Young Champions of the Earth” 2020 prize...
18 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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India Water Impact Summit 2020
Why in News Recently, the 5th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS), organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and Center for Ganga River...
16 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the inaugural session of the 12th Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Summit was organised virtually. Key...
16 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Reducing Emissions from Coal-Based Power Sector
Why in News Recently, in a webinar by think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), experts discussed the measures to reduce carbon dioxide...
15 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, Myristica swamp treefrog has been recorded for the first time in Kerala's Thrissur district. Key Points Scientific Name:...
14 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Five Years of Paris Climate Accord
Why in News Recently, India has reiterated her commitment to the Paris Climate Accord, prior to the Climate Ambition Summit which will start from...
12 Dec 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
