Urban Flood Mitigation Project: PM approves the first urban flood mitigation project for the ‘Integrated Urban Flood Management Activities for Chennai Basin Project (IUFM)‘ This initiative, under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF), includes Central assistance of Rs. 500 crore and aims to make Chennai flood-resilient. Chennai, once again, finds itself grappling with the devastating […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre
Banni Grassland : Setup Of Cheetah Breeding And Conservation Centre The Gujarat Government recently said that the Central Government has approved setting up a cheetah breeding and conservation centre in the Banni Grassland. Banni Grassland is located along the northern border of Kachchh district. It is one of the largest grasslands in the Indian subcontinent […]
Official Launch Of The Oil And Gas Decarbonization Charter
Official Launch Of The Oil And Gas Decarbonization Charter: COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the official launch of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC). Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter is a dedicated initiative for the oil and gas sector. It aims to induce substantial impact in […]
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Data
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Data Under the National Mission for Clean Ganga a total of 450 projects have been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 38,022.37 Crore, out of which 270 projects have been completed and made operational. So far, a total of 450 projects have been taken up at an […]
Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus
Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has found the exact status of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus subtypes (EEHV) and its subtypes circulating among Asian elephant population in India. Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus is a double-stranded DNA virus that is classified in the family Herpesviridae. It causes acute, fatal hemorrhagic disease in wild […]
Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered
Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered A pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was recently discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines. Megamouth Shark is an extremely rare and unusual species of deep-water shark. Scientific Name: Megachasma pelagios. Their range is believed to span the region between latitudes 40°N and 40°S. […]
Genome Sequencing Of Jamun
Genome Sequencing Of Jamun: The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal have conducted the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). The study aimed to gain insights into the genomic and evolutionary basis of jamun’s medicinal properties. The research team used Oxford Nanopore and 10x Genomics sequencing technologies to […]
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling: A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. The cooling sector, responsible for 20% of electricity use, plays a crucial role in addressing rising temperatures, ensuring […]
Methane Alert And Response System
Methane Alert And Response System: The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) notified governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents and identified 1,500 plumes in its pilot stage. Methane Alert and Response System is a data-to-action initiative with the mission to put open, reliable, and actionable data into the hands of individuals who can reduce […]
Global Drought Snapshot : COP28
Global Drought Snapshot : COP28 According to the report, ‘Global Drought Snapshot,’ launched by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at the outset of COP28 climate talks in the UAE, mentioned that drought causes more economic loss and affects more sectors of societies. Report: 70% cereal crops were damaged by drought in the Mediterranean, […]
