Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently notified Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 lays down the procedure to be followed for the transfer of captive elephants within a State or between two States. The notification authorises […]
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Global E-waste Monitor 2024
Global E-waste Monitor 2024: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has released the Global E-waste Monitor 2024, which states that the world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling. Highlights of the Global E-waste Monitor 2024 Report: There is a significant increase in global e-waste generation, […]
Right Whales : Study
Right Whales : Study A recent study finds that female right whales may never breed after entanglement in fishing gear. Right Whales ,family Balaenidae is any of four species of stout-bodied whales having an enormous head measuring one-quarter to one-third their total body length. While they differ genetically, and in conservation status, they do not […]
Earth Hour : March 23
Earth Hour : March 23 The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the ‘Earth Hour’ a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances for one hour on March 23 night. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental […]
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the Papikonda National Park (PNP) in a recent survey. The three-day survey was carried out under the aegis of the Andhra Pradesh Forest department in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER-Tirupati). Papikonda National Park […]
State Of Global Climate Report 2023
State Of Global Climate Report 2023: As per the State of the Global Climate report, published recently, 2023 was found to be the hottest year on record. Global Climate Report 2023 is an annual report published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Many experts and partners contribute to the report, including UN organizations, National Meteorological […]
41st Steering Committee Meeting Of The International Partnership For Hydrogen And Fuel Cells
41st Steering Committee Meeting Of The International Partnership For Hydrogen And Fuel Cells: The 41st Steering Committee Meeting of the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) started in New Delhi recently. IPHE, established in 2003, is an international inter-governmental partnership currently consisting of 23 member countries and the European Commission. […]
World Air Quality Report 2023
World Air Quality Report 2023: Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report by World Air Quality Report 2023. Highlights: With an average air annual particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre, India had the third worst air quality. India was better […]
Peatlands : New Study
Peatlands : New Study A new study finds that canals used to drain soggy peatlands in Southeast Asia are likely hotspots for greenhouse gas emissions. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing. Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation […]
Integrated Assessment Models
Integrated Assessment Models: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) uses ‘modelled pathways’ drawn using Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs) to estimate what it will take to limit the warming of the earth’s surface. Integrated Assessment Models are complex models that examine possible futures of the energy and climate system and economies. They are “integrated” […]
