14 October 2021. Introduction: United Nations Biodiversity Summit started in China, on October 12, 2021. Highlights: The key U.N. summit has been tasked with protecting biodiversity. Summit started in the backdrop of meeting among countries to tackle pollution and prevent mass extinction, before the COP-26 climate conference. Online session has set the stage for a […]

13 October 2021. Introduction: Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released the “Vision Plan: 2021-2031” for Indian zoos. This plan was released during a two-day National Conference for zoo directors & veterinarians in Gujarat. Highlights The two-day conference was organized by Central Zoo Authority and was hosted by Sardar Patel Zoological Park, Kevadia in […]

13 October 2021. Introduction: The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar, launched the “NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban Plastic Waste Management” on October 12, 2021. Highlights: This handbook was launched in New Delhi. The handbook provides a comprehensive overview to manage plastic waste by representing and discussing […]

13 October 2021. Introduction: “National Green Tribunal does have suo moto powers and it can hear environmental issues on its own” a landmark judgement was passed by Supreme Court. Highlights: This order came even though Union government said NGT does not have powers to hear environmental cases on its own. Court also noted that, holding […]

 October 8, 2021 Introduction: India has officially joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, on October 7, 2021. Highlights: India Joined the coalition at ceremony held between the French and Indian governments in New Delhi. “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People” is a group of more than 70 countries which encourages […]

October 5, 2021 Introduction: Chief Minister (CM) of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, on October 4, 2021 announced winter action plan to combat Air pollution in the state. Highlights CM announced that, only buses and taxis coming to Delhi from other states will be converted into CNG. Apart from that, specific areas in the NCR region will […]

4 October 2021 Introduction: Odisha government has allocated Rs 445.75 crore to the distribution companies in order to increase ground clearance of electrical networks with the objective of preventing Elephant electrocution. Highlights: With the help of allocated funds, distribution companies would also replace bare conductors across elephant corridors and movement areas. This initiative is aimed […]

Introduction: As per NOAA’s National Centre for Environmental Information analysis, August 2021 was the 6th hottest month on the Earth, despite the fact that, Central Texas went through a cooler than average month. Highlights August 2021 was the 6th warmest month in 142 years. While analysing the August’s heat, scientists found that the average global land […]

4October 2021. Introduction: Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, inaugurated the Wildlife Week 2021 on October 2, 2021 at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Highlights: Wildlife Week 2021 is being observed from October 2nd to October 8th. This week is an effort to raise awareness among people for the […]

2 October 2021 Introduction: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav started Highlights: Tiger Rallies were started across 51 reserves as a part of “Wildlife Week Celebration” and “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. In seven days, from October 2 to October 8, these rallies would cover a distance of about 7,500 km. Rallies would be traversing the diverse […]