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9 July 2022. Introduction: On July 5, 2022, ‘Derecho Storm System’ hit the states of Minnesota, Nebraska, and Illinois in the United States. Highlights: As the Derecho Storm System reached these state, speed of winds reached to around 140 km per hour. Winds knocked down the power lines as well as trees. The storm […]
Read More9July 2022. Introduction: In year 2021, India added on 540 species to its faunal database. Thus, total number of animal species now stands at 1,03,258. 315 taxa were also added on the Indian flora in 2021, taking the number of floral taxa to 55,048. Highlights: Out of 540 faunal species, number of newly discovered species […]
Read More9 July 2022. Introduction: On July 8, 2022, a cloudburst near Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir took life of 15 people and over 40 are missing. Following the cloudburst, Amarnath yatra has been suspended till further advisory. Highlights Cloudburst has destroyed the community kitchens and tents near the shrine. It was reported at around […]
Read More8July 2022. Introduction: Bonn Global Biodiversity Conclave is being organised in Bonn, Germany. This conclave is mainly focusing on sustainable use of wild species. Highlights During the conclave “Assessment on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species” report will be published at the 9th conference of “Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)”. 9th conference of […]
Read More7July 2022. Introduction: A group of climate activists, based in United Kingdom, Just Stop Oil has made headlines in last few months. They are in new for disruptions caused by them, which are created to catch attention towards their cause. Highlights On July 5, just stop oil group stick themselves to the frame of the […]
Read More6 July 2022 Introduction: On July 3, 2022 Marmolada Glacier in northern part of Italian Alps collapsed resulting into killing of seven people. Highlights It led to the missing of 14 people, while 26 people got stuck in an avalanche. Marmolada is the highest peak in the Dolomites range. Glacier collapse incident is a natural […]
Read More7July 2022. Introduction: Hariyali Mahotsav is set to be organised on July 8, 2022. Event will be held by “Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change” at Talkatora Stadium, in New Delhi. Highlights: Hariyali Mahotsav will be organised under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. It will be organised with the objective of raising awareness on significance […]
Read More5July 2022. Introduction: The MoEFCC recently notified Forest (conservation) Rules 2022, under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980. About Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 Provisions of Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 include: An advisory committee, a screening committee at State or UT and a regional empowered committee will be constituted for monitoring purposes. Integrated Regional Office will be set […]
Read MoreIntroduction: On July 1, 2022, the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation was adopted by all the 198 members of United Nations. Highlights: On the last day of UN Ocean Conference 2022, member nations committed to follow innovative and science-based actions on an urgent basis They recognised that developing countries, specifically least developed countries and small […]
Read More2 July 2022. Introduction: India’s largest floating solar power plant was made fully operational by NTPC at Ramagundam, Telangana. About the floating solar power plant The capacity of solar plant is 100 MW. It is powered with advanced technology and environment friendly features. The project spreads over 500 acres of its reservoir. The project is […]
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