Climate Tipping Points: According to a major study, the climate crisis has driven the world to the brink of multiple “disastrous” tipping points. Climate Tipping Points or CTPs are markers of a larger climate system which when triggered beyond a threshold, perpetuates warming on its own. According to the Study, five dangerous tipping points may […]
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Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance: A Committee on Sustainable Finance, constituted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) submitted its report on Sustainable Finance suggesting development of the carbon market among others. Sustainable finance is defined as investment decisions that take into account the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors of an economic activity or project. Environmental factors […]
Modhera : First Solar-Powered Village
Modhera : First Solar-Powered Village Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be declaring Modhera in Gujarat as a 24 x 7 solar-powered village Modhera will be India’s first village to become a net renewable energy generator. It will be the first modern village to have a solar-based ultra-modern electric vehicle charging station. It is India’s first […]
What Is GRAP?
What Is GRAP? Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recently said that GRAP will be enforced in Delhi NCR with immediate effect to combat deteriorating AQI in the region. GRAP: A graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches […]
Climate Risk Index For Marine Life
Climate Risk Index For Marine Life: A new study was published titled Climate Risk Index for Marine Life, which captures the climate risk for nearly 25,000 marine species and their ecosystems. This new index lays the groundwork for supporting climate-smart approaches to managing and conserving marine life. Findings Warming oceans and climate extremes are driving […]
Global Methane Pledge
Global Methane Pledge: Global Methane, Climate and Clean Air (GMCCA) Forum 2022 is being held in Washington, DC, USA to discuss opportunities to protect the climate and improve air quality with a special focus on methane by adhering to the Global Methane Pledge. The Forum is a joint event sponsored by the Global Methane Initiative […]
Swachh Survekshan 2022
Swachh Survekshan 2022: President Droupadi Murmu presents awards as part of Azadi@75 Swachh Survekshan 2022. Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city of India for the sixth year in a row, while Madhya Pradesh is the cleanest state in the country. Surat is the second cleanest city and Navi Mumbai comes a close third in […]
New Tiger Reserve In Uttar Pradesh
New Tiger Reserve In Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh (UP) approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district. This will be the 54th Tiger Reserve in India. Guru Ghasidas National Park of Chhattisgarh is the 53rd Tiger Reserve in India. A Ranipur Tiger Conservation Foundation will […]
Clean India 2.0
Clean India 2.0: The Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Government of India) will launch a month-long nationwide Clean India 2.0 from 1st -31st October, 2022 after the successful campaign of last year. The programme is being organised in all the villages across the country through the network of […]
Cooling Action Plan
India Cooling Action Plan: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that India is the first country with a cooling action plan based on energy efficiency and thermal comfort. He stated this while addressing the Ministerial Roundtable for Green Economy at the World Green Economy Summit at the World Trade Center in Dubai. The India […]
