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Why in News According to a recent research paper, human emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) have increased by 30% between 1980 and 2016. The...
17 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Right of Passage of the Animals
Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the 2011 order of the Madras High Court (HC) on the Nilgiris elephant corridor, affirming the...
16 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released a report titled “What to do with old vehicles: Towards...
16 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News Recently, India and France have been re-elected as the President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a term...
15 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The Big Picture: Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Vehicles
Why in News? Aimed at a significant push for hydrogen vehicles in the country, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified standards...
14 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Completion of Largest Arctic Expedition
Why in News Year-long MOSAiC Expedition began from Norway and concluded at the port of Bremerhaven, Germany. It was a $150 million project...
13 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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IIT Delhi’s Study on Ultrafine Particles
Why in News A study titled ‘Insights on the biological role of ultrafine particles of size PM<0.25: a prospective study from New...
12 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Lepidoptera Species and Climate Change
Why in News According to a recent study, rising average temperatures in the Himalayan region have driven several dozen species of butterfly and moth...
12 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Fluoride & Iron Removal technology of CMERI
Why in News The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has transferred its High Flow Rate Fluoride & Iron Removal technology...
09 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) has directed Delhi and neighbouring States to implement air...
09 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News A team of scientists have identified iodic acid (HIO3) as a novel driver of new aerosol particle formation in the Arctic which is...
09 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The given article is based upon ‘Managing The Global Commons’ which was published in ‘The Hindu’ on 30/09/2020. It talks...
08 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Ratification of 7 Persistent Organic Pollutants
Why in News The Union Cabinet has approved the ratification of seven chemicals listed under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants...
08 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Temporary Shelters for Migratory Birds: Sambhar Lake
Why in News Recently, the Rajasthan government has decided to build temporary shelters for migratory birds near the Sambhar Lake (near Jaipur)...
07 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Agriculture and Changing Climate
The article is based on ‘Climate Change and Agriculture: Way Ahead for Low-Emission Growth’ published in Down To Earth on 25/09/20. It...
06 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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More Contribution to Emissions by Rich
Why in News Recently, the Oxfam International and the Stockholm Environmental Institute (SEI) has released a report titled “Confronting Carbon...
03 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Why in News According to a new study, the fire regimes in the Arctic are changing rapidly, with ‘zombie fires’ becoming more frequent in...
01 Oct 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark
Why in News India and the Kingdom of Denmark have launched the Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India. The...
30 Sep 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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The article is based on “The benefits of carbon tax” which was published in The Hindu on 28/09/2020. It focuses upon how the Greenhouse...
29 Sep 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
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Six Mega Projects in Uttarakhand: Namami Gange Mission
Why in News The Prime Minister has inaugurated six mega projects in Uttarakhand under the Namami Gange Mission. Key Points Highlights: These six...
29 Sep 2020 Environmental Pollution & Degradation
