Hydrogen Fuel: Under ‘Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission Railway’ by 2030, Indian Railways are set to run trains on hydrogen fuel-based technology. For this, it is considering retrofitting of existing trains. Hydrogen is the lightest and first element on the periodic table. Since the weight of hydrogen is less than air, it rises in the […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Sixth Assessment Report of IPCC
Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change: Sixth Assessment Report: The Geneva-based Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will release the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, the periodic status check that has now become the most widely accepted scientific view of the state of the Earth’s climate. This part of the report will present the […]
Plastic-Mixed Handmade Paper
Plastic-Mixed Handmade Paper: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has secured Patent registration for its innovative Plastic-mixed Handmade Paper developed to reduce plastic menace from nature. The plastic-mixed handmade paper (which is recyclable and eco-friendly) was developed under Project REPLAN (REducing PLAstic from Nature). The project was launched in September 2018 as part of KVIC’s […]
Swinhoe’s Softshell Turtle
Swinhoe’s Softshell Turtle: In recent years, a lot of efforts have been put by the conservationists to save the world’s most endangered turtle, Swinhoe’s softshell turtle from the brink of extinction. The animal is also known as the Hoan Kiem turtle or Yangtze giant softshell turtle. In Vietnam, these animals have great cultural significance as […]
Net Zero Carbon Targets
‘Net Zero’ Carbon Targets: Independent charitable organisation Oxfam has said that ‘net zero’ carbon targets that many countries have announced may be a “dangerous distraction” from the priority of cutting carbon emissions. “Land-hungry ‘net zero’ schemes could force an 80 per cent rise in global food prices and more hunger while allowing rich nations and […]
Minervarya Pentali : New Frog Species of Western Ghats
New Frog Species: Minervarya Pentali: A new frog species was discovered in the Western Ghats and named after former DU Vice-Chancellor and plant geneticist Deepak Pental. The new frog species named Minervarya Pentali belongs to the family of Dicroglossidae. The family Dicroglossidae comprises 202 species of semiaquatic frogs distributed by the tropical and subtropical regions […]
Kandla SEZ (KASEZ) : First Green SEZ In The Country
KANDLA SEZ (KASEZ): First Green SEZ In The Country.: Kandla becomes first Green SEZ in the country. Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ), the oldest export zone in the country, has become the “first green industrial city” in India to receive a platinum rating under IGBC Green Cities Rating for existing cities in the industrial cities […]
G20 Climate Meet 2021
G20 Climate Meet: At the recent G20 Climate Meet, India urged the group of 20 nations (G20) having per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions above the global average to bring it down to the world average, thereby vacating ‘some’ carbon space for developing nations. This will support the developmental aspirations of the developing nations. Presently, […]
Renewables Integration In India 2021
Renewables Integration In India 2021: A report on “Renewables Integration in India 2021” was jointly launched by NITI Aayog and International Energy Agency (IEA). The report is based on the outcome of three states workshops held with the Governments of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat to understand the specific energy transition challenges faced by these renewable-rich […]
Historic Urban Landscape Project
Historic Urban Landscape Project: In Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior and Orchha cities have been selected by UNESCO under ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’, which was started in the year 2011, for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities while preserving the culture and heritage. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually launched UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ […]
