17 September 2021 Introduction: Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 was launched at the Cochin Port Trust and the Swachhata pledge was administered in all departments on September 16, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, shramdaan cleaning activities were also started in the Port areas. Activities that were proposed during the Pakhwada comprise of cleaning of work places, crafts […]

16 September 2021. Introduction: NITI Aayog, in association with the RMI and RMI India, launched Shoonya campaign on September 15, 2021. Highlights: Shoonya campaign is an initiative to work with consumers and industry in order to promote pollution-free delivery vehicles. This campaign was launched with the aim of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) […]

13 September 2021. Introduction: British government has announced to introduce legislation in 2021, under which all the newly built homes and offices will require to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. Highlights Under the legislation, all new homes and offices will be required to feature smart charging devices which can automatically charge vehicles during off-peak […]

11September 2021. Introduction: World’s largest plant that has been designed to suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from air and turn it into rock was started recently in Iceland. Highlights: This plant has been named as Orca, after the Icelandic word “orka”, meaning energy. The plant comprises of four units. Each of the units are made up […]

Every year on 11th September, National Forest Martyr’s Day is marked and observed in the country. It is a day to pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to protect the wildlife, forests, and jungles in India.  There are still many communities and villages where the only source of livelihood is forest. Also, people […]

10 September 2021. Introduction: On September 9, 2021, National Mission for Clean Ganga organised Himalaya Diwas in collaboration with Naula Foundation, as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Theme of the day Himalayan Day 2021 was observed under the theme- ‘Contribution of Himalayas and our responsibilities Himalaya Diwas Himalaya Diwas/Day is celebrated every year […]

10 September 2021. Introduction: Minister of State of Jal Shakti Ministry, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, launched the “Swach Survekshan Grameen 2021” under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II. Highlights It was launched at an event organized by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) on September 9, 2021. Swach Survekshan Grameen 2021 will be undertaken […]

8 Seotember 2021. Introduction: Union environment minister, Bhupendra Yadav, launched a portal called PRANA on September 7, 2021. Highlights: PRANA Portal will be used to track the progress of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in order to comply with India’s commitment to ensure clean air and blue skies to everybody. This portal was launched […]

September 8, 2021 Introduction: Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, virtually inaugurated the first functional smog tower of India on September 7, 2021. Highlights: Smog tower was launched at Anand Vihar in Delhi. Now, ministry would keep a close eye on the results to determine if India need more of such […]

8 September 2021. Introduction: According to a new red list by IUCN, world’s sharks and rays have been witnessing declines in their populations since 2014 and are now threatened with extinction. Highlights: New red list was released by IUCN at global conference with the aim of protecting dwindling species. It notes that, there are signs […]