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27 April 2022. Introduction: Palli village located in the Samba district of Jammu has become India’s first panchayat to become carbon neutral, fully solar energy powered, and all its records have been digitized which will help in receiving all benefits of Central schemes easily. Highlights: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 500 KW solar plant at […]
Read More19 April 2022. Introduction: The most industrialised of the African continent, South Africa has mostly escaped the tropical cyclones that regularly hit its neighbouring countries. But in the last week, storms pounded the east coast city of Durban which triggered landslides and heavy floods that resulted in the deaths of more than 440 people. Role […]
Read More19 April 2022. Introduction: The consumption of Millets is being promoted in India as these grains are good for the people. They have rich iron content and are also high in zinc, calcium, potassium, magnesium, dietary fibre, and other important vitamins like riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, and folic acid. Therefore, millets are a great solution for […]
Read More19 April 2022. Introduction: A new species of shrimp has been discovered by scientists from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR). The newly discovered species has been named Actinimenes koyas. Highlights: NBFGR is focused on the documentation of the country’s aquatic genetic resources and gives special attention to shellfish and fish resources. The […]
Read More15 April 2022. Introduction: The India Meteorological Department (IMD has issued a long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season rainfall during the period June to September. The prediction has stated that rainfall will be normal this year. Highlights: The long-range forecast of IMD is issued in two stages. The first forecast is released in the […]
Read More14 April 2022. Introduction: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) along with Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hyderabad and Mumbai jointly as the ‘2021 Tree City of the World.’ Highlights: The recognition has been won by the two Indian cities due to their commitment to maintaining and growing greenery and urban trees so […]
Read More12 April 2022. Introduction: New study has revealed that pollutants like microplastics might be causing growth defects like skeletal deformities in the fishes of the Cauvery river. The study has been published in the journal named Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. Highlights: Upendra Nongthomba of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, has led this study. […]
Read More12April 2022. Introduction: The Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently informed the Lok Sabha that out of the 6,907.18 km long Indian coastline in the mainland, around 34 per cent is facing erosion, 26 per cent of it is of an accreting nature, and the rest 40 per cent is in a stable state. Highlights: […]
Read More9 April 2022. Introduction: A study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has found that in the past two decades the intensity and frequency of forest fires, as well as an increase in the number of months in which forest fires occur, have increased. Highlights The study is titled ‘Managing Forest […]
Read More6 April 2022. Introduction: On 5th April 2022, a mascot named ‘Prakriti’ was launched by Bhupendra Yadav, Union environment minister. This mascot was launched with the aim of spreading awareness among the people of the country about the small changes that can contribute to a better environment for the nation’s future generations. Highlights: The launch of […]
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