Day: April 17, 2020

New species of green pit viper discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, named after fictional character of Harry Potter

April 17, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

16 April 2020  Introduction: A team of researchers has discovered a new species of the venomous green pit viper in Arunachal Pradesh. Two specimens of these spp have been found. The new species has been discovered in the thick ,evergreen forests of Pakke Tiger Reserve  in Pakke –Kessang district in Arunachal Pradesh during a field […]

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Key amendment to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006-To ramp up availability/production of bulk drugs within short span of time

April 17, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

15 April 2020 Introduction:  Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 27th March 2020, has made an amendment to EIA Notification 2006.  All projects or activities in respect of bulk drugs  manufactured for addressing various ailments, have been re-categorized from the existing Category ‘A’ to ‘B2’ category. Highlights: The states have also been issued advisories […]

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