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24 November 2020. Introduction: The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) and the Forest department of Uttar Pradesh have bagged the first-ever international award, TX2, for doubling the number of tigers in four years against a target of 10 years. Highlights: PTR was the first to receive the award among 13 tiger range countries. It achieved this goal […]
Read More21 November 2020. Introduction: A MoU was signed on 20 November 2020 between MoPNG and leading oil & gas marketing companies & technology providers to establish Compressed Bio-Gas CBG) plants across India under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, in the presence of Union Minister of petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel to boost […]
Read More19 November 2020. Introduction: The only known white giraffe in the world has been fitted with a GPS tracking device to help protect it from poachers in Kenya. The tracking device will provide hourly update about the whereabouts of the Giraffe. This will help to keep the animal safe from poachers. About the white giraffe: The […]
Read More17 November 2020. Introduction: Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, a joint venture of PSUs under the ministry of power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Government of Goa to set upIndia’s first convergence project to generate green energy for rural and agriculture consumption in the state. About the Project; The project is to focus on energy solutions that […]
Read More18 November 2020. Introduction: The National Action Plan for Vulture Conservation, 2020-25 was recently approved by National Board for Wild life. The plan suggests that new veterinary Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) should be tested on vultures before they are commercially released. Highlights: The new plan automatically removes veterinary use of a drug if it is […]
Read More16 November 2020. Introduction: The isolated UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, has been declared the largest fully protected marine reserves in the Atlantic Ocean at 687,000 square kilometres. It will be a marine protection zone to safeguard endangered rockhopper penguins, yellow-nosed albatross and other wildlife . This will close over 90 percent of […]
Read More16 November 2020. Introduction: The Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham lake, in Agra, have been added to the list of recognised Ramsar sites.: announced by the Ministry Of Environment and Climate Change. About Ramsar Convention: The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is a […]
Read More11 November 2020. Introduction: The Manipur government has stepped up vigil and launched an awareness campaign to protect Amur falcons, birds which migrate to the hilly districts of Manipur for two months. District Magistrates of Senapati and Churachandpur districts issued official orders banning hunting, rearing and sale of Amur falcons. Manipur Government Order The State […]
Read More11 November 2020. Introduction: A first of its kind assessment of coral reefs in U.S. waters reports continued decline of this sensitive underwater ecosystems. According to scientists health of the coral reefs is essential to the health of the world’s oceans. Highlights: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration along with the University of Maryland […]
Read More10 November 2020. Introduction: Tamil Nadu has bagged the first place under the ‘Best State’ category under the National Water Awards (NWAs) 2019, presented by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.Maharashtra came up second and Rajasthan came in third. About National Water Award 2019: The National […]
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