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31 December 2020. The Jhalawar district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 in the Jhalawar district after an outbreak of avian flu that has left scores of crows dead. Key Points about Avian Flu: The deaths of the crows has been reported since December 25 from a temple in the Radi ke Balaji […]
Read More31 December 2020. Introduction: The Karnataka Forest Department, along with the Bat Conservation India Trust (BCIT), are all geared up to save the Kolar Leaf Nosed Bats. These bats are found in only two caves in the villages of Karnataka. These are endemic to the area, and need to be saved from extinction. About the […]
Read More26 December 2020. Introduction: The country’s first hot air balloon wildlife safari in a tiger reserve was launched on 24th December in the world famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve by Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Vijay Shah About Hot Air Balloon Ride The hot air balloon ride is to be restricted in the buffer area. The service […]
Read More24 December 2020. Introduction: India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site, which is a second one in the Union Territory of Ladakh. According to the , Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar, the complex is a notable example of two connected lakes, the freshwater Startsapuk Tso […]
Read More24 December 2020. Introduction: The European Commission has banned the export of all hazardous and non-recyclable plastic waste to developing countries outside the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), with effect from January 1. Highlights: It is “an important milestone in fighting plastic pollution.” Under the new rules, there will be stricter conditions for […]
Read More24 December 2020. Introduction: The Commission of Air Quality Management has stressed the need to switching over of all industries in Delhi NCR to Piped Natural Gas (PNG).According to it the industrial sector is one of the major contributors to pollution of air. Highlights: DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee), Indraprastha Gas Limited and GAIL (Gas Authority of […]
Read More23 December 2020. Introduction: Scientists have found evidence of a population of blue whales living in the Western Indian ocean based on an analysis of sound recordings from the region.Whales are the largest animals to have ever lived on the Earth. How were the whales discovered? These highly endangered mammals are found around the globe […]
Read More23 December 2020. Introduction: According to the US Geological Survey Kilauea volcano within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island has erupted recently after a two year break. About Kiluea Volcano: Kilauea is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawai’i, known as Big […]
Read More22 December 2020. Introduction: A recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Shark Specialist Group in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) has revealed that of the 170 species of sharks, rays and chimaeras found across the oceans of the country, 19 (about 11%) are facing high risk of extinction. Highlights […]
Read More21 December 2020. Introduction: The government has proposed the adoption of E20 fuel — a blend of 20% of ethanol and gasoline — as an automobile fuel in order to reduce vehicular emissions as well as the country’s oil import bill. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a draft notification and invited […]
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