Anthrax Outbreak: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant anthrax outbreak in Zambia, marking an alarming spread of the disease across nine out of the country’s ten provinces. Anthrax is a highly infectious disease that is caused by the gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It affects animals like cows, sheep, and […]
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Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary : Migratory Birds Started Arriving
Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary : Migratory Birds Started Arriving With the onset of the winter season, hundreds of migratory birds have started arriving at Kazhuveli bird sanctuary. Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It lies adjacent to the Bay of Bengal along the east coast. It is one of the major […]
ENACT Partnership
ENACT Partnership: Six new countries and a United Nations agency joined the ENACT Partnership. Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) was launched by Germany and Egypt along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), which took place at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in […]
SO2 Emission Reduction Technology : Analysis
SO2 Emission Reduction Technology : Analysis An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has found less than 8% of India’s coal-based power plants have installed the SO2 emission reduction technology recommended by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to keep Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions in […]
Global River Cities Alliance : COP28
Global River Cities Alliance: COP28 The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA), initiated by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, was officially launched at COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. This alliance brings together countries, river-cities, international funding agencies, and knowledge management partners […]
The Emissions Divide Report
The Emissions Divide Report: A recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) reveals significant disparities in carbon emissions between residents of developed and developing countries. The study highlights that many developed countries exhibit higher per capita carbon emissions than the richest 10% in developing nations like Argentina, Brazil, India, and the […]
Indian Tent Turtle : Rescued
Indian Tent Turtle : Rescued Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) rescued 436 baby Indian Tent Turtles in Lucknow. Acting on the basis of specific intelligence developed by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, seized 436 baby Indian Tent turtles from a person illegally transporting them interstate. Indian Tent Turtles size of the carapace […]
AMRIT Technology
AMRIT Technology: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed the ‘AMRIT’ technology for removing arsenic and metal ions from water AMRIT Technology has been developed by IIT-Madras, and focuses on removing arsenic and metal ions from water to address water quality issues. Using nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, it selectively eliminates arsenic when water passes through […]
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme: The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has introduced the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme to encourage sustainable forest management and agroforestry practices in India Sustainable Forest management involves the responsible and balanced use of forest resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future […]
Delta Ranking Of Aspirational Blocks Programme
Delta Ranking Of Aspirational Blocks Programme: NITI Aayog released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), with Tiriyani Block in Telangana securing the top position and Kaushambi Block in Uttar Pradesh ranked second. The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) (built on the Aspirational District Programme (ADP)) is an initiative launched by NITI Aayog […]
