Danube Sturgeon: According to a report released by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the illegal sale of Danube Sturgeon, one of the most endangered species in the world, is rampant in the lower Danube (River) region, especially in Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. It […]
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The India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0 : NITI Aayog
The India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0:: The India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0 was launched by NITI Aayog. India Energy Dashboards (IED) is an endeavour to provide single-window access to the energy data for the country. Energy data published/provided by Central Electricity Authority, Coal Controller’s Organisation, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is compiled in […]
Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) : Forest Fire
Forest Fire At Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) In Maharashtra: Three laborers were killed and two others injured during an operation to douse a forest fire at Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) in Maharashtra. It is situated in the Gondia and Bhandara districts of Maharashtra. Gondia District shares common boundaries with the state of Madhya Pradesh and […]
Indus And Ganges River Dolphins : Two Different Species
Indus And Ganges River Dolphins : Detailed analysis of South Asian river dolphins has revealed in recent research that the Indus and Ganges River dolphins are not one, but two separate species. Currently, Indus and Ganges River dolphins are classified as two subspecies under Platanista gangetica. But according to a new study, this classification needs […]
Hypnea : New Red Algal Seaweed Species
New Red Algal Seaweed Species: Two new red algal seaweed species have been discovered along India’s coastline. India has a vast coastline of over 7,500 kms. They grow in the intertidal regions of the coast, namely the area that is submerged during the high tide and exposed during low tides. The genus Hypnea consists of […]
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) And Shell Report
The Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) And Shell Report: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Shell have released a report titled “India: Transforming to a Net-Zero Emissions Energy System”. It illustrates a pathway to steer the domestic energy system towards net-zero emissions by 2050 while achieving India’s sustainable economic development ambitions. Possible yet Challenging: […]
What is Climate Finance?
Climate Finance: The Finance Minister of India urged the advanced economies to scale up their commitments to climate finance and transfer of technologies – which are important for achieving climate-related commitments and goals. The Minister was addressing the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI). Climate Finance: Climate finance refers to local, national or transnational […]
International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI)
Opening Ceremony Of International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI): The Prime Minister addressed the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) through a video conference. ICDRI is the annual international conference of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in partnership with member countries, organizations, and institutions to strengthen the […]
Buldhana Pattern For Water Conservation
Buldhana Pattern For Water Conservation: Minister for Jal Shakti informed Rajya Sabha about the ‘Buldhana Pattern’ for water conservation. NITI Aayog has prepared draft guidelines for convergence of the activities of (i) sourcing earth for improvement/construction of national highways, state roads and railways and (ii) water conservation works through desiltation/ deepening of water bodies. This […]
Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF)
Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF): Scientists from the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) have developed an on-farm green energy refrigeration system (Pusa-FSF) and technology for the extraction of gluten from the wheat dough and its regeneration in bajra (pearl millet) and makka (maize) flour. Pusa-FSF: Pusa Farm Sun Fridge (Pusa-FSF) is a 100% solar-powered battery-less […]
