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‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird

‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird: A Rare ‘Grandala’ electric-blue bird was recently spotted in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh. Grandala is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. Scientific Name: Grandala coelicolor It is the only species placed in the genus Grandala. It is an arboreal insectivore. It ranges across the northeastern Indian Subcontinent and some […]

Centre’s Exemption Policy for Thermal Plants

Centre’s Exemption Policy for Thermal Plants: The Union Environment Ministry has exempted 78% of India’s thermal power plant units from installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems meant to reduce SO₂ emissions. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued new norms based on a scientific advisory panel led by the Principal Scientific Adviser. […]

New Butterfly Species Found in Kerala’s Western Ghats

New Butterfly Species Found in Kerala’s Western Ghats: A team of Indian scientists has discovered a new butterfly species named Zographetus mathewi in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The butterfly, found in low-elevation forests, is unique to this region and adds to India’s rich wildlife diversity. This rare discovery highlights the importance of studying and […]

Flue Gas Desulphurisation : In News

Flue Gas Desulphurisation: In News The Environment Ministry has exempted most coal-fired plants in India from installing Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems aimed at reducing sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions. Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) is a pollution-control process that removes Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) from the flue gases produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, especially coal. […]