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15 March 2022. Introduction: On 13th March, Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) was released, which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Preparation of MCAP Before the preparation of MCAP, a vulnerability assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) and natural green cover inventory was conducted. World Resources Institute (WRI), India, and the C40 Cities network provided technical […]
Read More15 March 2022. Introduction: Recently, a special convention was organized at Upleta town of Rajkot district for Gujarat’s donkey breeders. About the convention The purpose of the special convention is to spread awareness among the pastoral community about Halari donkeys and help them appreciate the animal’s worth. Union minister of fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying, […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: Power foundation is the policy advocacy society set up by the government for power and allied sectors. Establishment of Power foundation Power foundation is a society formed under the aegis of the Power Ministry. It is registered under the Societies Act by leading power sector CPSEs such as NTPC, Powergrid, REC, […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: Recently, a study on the Amazon rainforest was published in the Nature Climate Change journal. Observations Using 30 years of satellite data and statistical tools, the researchers observed that around 75% of the Amazon rainforest is likely heading towards a tipping point. Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to bounce back […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: Karewas are highly fertile alluvial soil deposits found in the Kashmir valley. About Karewas In the Kashmiri dialect, Karewas means “elevated table-land.” Godwin-Austin (1859) was the first one to use the term karewa to refer to a sequence of an unconsolidated to semi – consolidated sand-clay-conglomerate. Karewa sediments are found above […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: The Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have witnessed a sharp rise in the population of rhinos and tigers. Overview: The authorities of the national park expect the tiger population will rise to more than 60 from 48 as per the 2021 census. In 2010, the tiger population of […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: Trellis structure is an architectural structure made from a lattice of interwoven pieces of any material like wood, bamboo, or metal. Uses of Trellis structure Trellis structure can be used to cultivate climbers and creepers like bitter gourd, pointed gourd, cowpea, beans, etc. It is especially useful in viticulture (Cultivation of […]
Read More9 March 2022. Introduction: A partnership has been established by Australia and Indonesia with the aim of tackling plastic pollution in the Indo-Pacific region. Overview: The Australian government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency has launched the Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia project. On […]
Read More8 March 2022. Introduction: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is the new marine algae species discovered in India. Discovery of the species Acetabularia jalakanyakae was discovered by Indian scientists from the Central University of Punjab in the Andamans archipelago. The scientists sighted the species in 2019 during their trip to Andamans. However, it was an arduous task to […]
Read More9March 2022. Introduction: Climateprenurship is a form of social entrepreneurship to fight climate change. Highlights Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, addressed a Special Interactive Session on Environment, “ONLY ONE EARTH – a discussion on Environment”. The session was organized at Expo 2020, Dubai by the India Pavilion and Bhamla Foundation. The minister gave […]
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