Hunger Stones: Europe was suffering from the worst drought, therefore rivers have dried up and there is the emergence of Hunger Stones. Hunger Stones are the common hydrological marker in central Europe and date back to the pre-instrumental era. They serve as reminders to today’s generation of previously dire water shortages. Usually found in Europe, […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus
India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus: The Union Minister of State of Science & Technology launched India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus. A hydrogen fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts hydrogen into electrical energy. Fuel cells work in a similar manner to conventional batteries found in electric vehicles, but they do […]
Marine Biodiversity
Marine Biodiversity: A delegation from India and other member countries of the United Nations are in New York to deliberate on a one-of-its-kind agreement to conserve marine biodiversity in the high seas, namely the oceans that extend beyond countries’ territorial waters. The agreement follows a resolution by the UN General Assembly in May and is […]
GI Tag To Mithila Makhana
GI Tag To Mithila Makhana: Union government has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana. Mithila Makhana or Makhan (botanical name: Euryale ferox Salisb.) is a special variety of aquatic fox nut cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar […]
Tasmanian Tiger
Tasmanian Tiger: Scientists in the US and Australia have embarked on a $15-million project to resurrect the thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger, a marsupial that went extinct in the 1930s, using gene-editing technology. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus), the only animal in the Thylacinidae family to survive in modern times, was a marsupial mammal that raises young […]
Megalodon
Megalodon: Using fossil evidence to create a three-dimensional model, researchers have found new evidence about the life of one of the biggest predatory animals of all time — the Megalodon. Megalodons roamed the oceans an estimated 23 million to 2.6 million years ago. Megalodon could “completely ingest, and in as few as five bites,” a […]
Arth Ganga
Arth Ganga: Jal Shakti Ministry unveiled a new initiative under Arth Ganga (under Namami Gange Programme) Arth Ganga aims to promote economic activities along the Ganga River bank The new initiatives are: Jalaj initiative (Skill enhancement along with Ganga Conservation) Sahakar Bharati (sustainable economic development by public participation) ImAvatar (promotes livelihood opportunities) New course ‘River […]
Air Quality And Health In Cities
Air Quality And Health In Cities: A report was released titled Air Quality and Health in Cities, which analysed pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world between 2010 and 2019. The study ranked cities on the basis of two major air pollutants found — fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and […]
Kawas Solar PV Project
Kawas Solar PV Project: NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated energy company achieved 69454 MW of group installed and commercial capacity with the commissioning of 56 MW Kawas Solar PV Project at NTPC Kawas, Gujarat. NTPC is steadily lowering its carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the installation of renewable energy projects in its […]
CAG Report On Conservation Of Coastal Ecosystem
CAG Report On Conservation Of Coastal Ecosystem: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India tabled a report in Parliament on whether steps taken by the Union Environment Ministry to conserve India’s coastal ecosystems have been successful. Findings of ‘performance audits’ of Conservation of Coastal Ecosystems from 2015-20: National Coastal Zone Management Authorities (NCZMA) is still […]
