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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 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The invasive red-eared slider can become a major threat to the biodiversity of water bodies across the Northeast region of India. The...
15 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema...
12 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Two people were arrested under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 for possessing uranium without licence and selling it illegally. On...
11 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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NITI Aayog’s Project for Great Nicobar Island
Why in News Recently, the Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over the project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for...
10 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions
Why in News Recently, a report, titled Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions suggested that the world needs...
08 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Eco Sensitive Zone Around Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Thane...
07 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Financial Sector & Climate Change
Why in News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) joined the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). The RBI expects to benefit...
04 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “India’s road to clean energy goes via natural gas” which was published in The Indian Express on...
03 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, according to the SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) system, Delhi’s air quality...
01 May 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News A recent study has suggested that coral structures may withstand climate change owing to their impressive process of forming rock-hard...
23 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Protest Against Blue Flag Beaches
Why in News Recently Odisha government’s plan to get Blue Flag Certification for five beaches was opposed by the fishermen. Odisha planned...
23 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Every year, 22nd April is celebrated as Earth Day to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire people to save and protect...
22 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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State of the Global Climate 2020: WMO
Why in News Recently, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its annual State of the Global Climate for 2020. The report was...
21 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
Why in News The Department of Science and Technology has released a report titled ‘The Report Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Adaptation...
20 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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This article is based on “River of life” which was published in The Indian Express on 17/04/2021. It talks about the reason for...
17 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Whitest Ever Paint Reflects 99% of Sunlight
Why in News The team of researchers from Purdue University have created an ultra-white paint. The newer paint is whiter and keeps the surface...
17 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Researchers from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have been able to obtain data from underneath Thwaites Glacier, also known as...
13 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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100% Sustainable Fuel for Formula 1
Why in News Recently, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced the first barrels of 100% sustainable...
12 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Ocean Acoustic During Covid-19
Why in News There was reduced noise pollution on the surface of earth during the Covid-19 pandemic owing to lockdowns and stop of economic...
10 Apr 2021 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
