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27 October 2022. Introduction: The 2022 NDC synthesis report was released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of the COP27 that is set to held in November this year. What is NDC synthesis report? The UNFCCC’s synthesis report is an annual summary of countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions and their impact […]
Read More27October 2022. Introduction: The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is set to be held from November 6 to 18 this year. What is COP The Conference of Parties (COP) is the apex decision making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The […]
Read More25 October 2022. Introduction: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) recently released a report titled “The coldest year of the rest of their lives”. Highlights: For the first time, the UNICEF provided estimates on how many children will be exposed to 4 measures of heatwaves (High heatwave frequency, High heatwave duration, High heatwave severity […]
Read More25 October2022. Introduction: Three Great Indian Bustards were spotted in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert. Highlights: About Cholistan Desert The Cholistan Desert is situated in the southern part of Pakistan’s Punjab. It forms part of the Greater Thar Desert, which spans from Sindh province to the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the two major […]
Read More25 October 2022. Introduction: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri recently inaugurated Asia’s largest Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga, Punjab. Highlights: The compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plant in Lehragaga was constructed at the cost of Rs.230 crore over 20 acres of land. SATAT scheme The Indian Government launched the […]
Read More21October 2022. Introduction: The eighth edition of the Climate Transparency report was released recently. Highlights: About Climate Transparency Report The Climate Transparency Report is the most comprehensive annual study of G20 countries’ climate measures. Its assessment includes 100 indicators for climate adaptation, risks, protection and finance.
Read More20 October 2022. Introduction: The Tamil Nadu Government launched a State-Level Committee for Vulture Conservation (SLCVC) for coordination within the government for the implementation of the Action Plan for Vulture Conservation (APVC) 2020-2025. Highlights:
Read More20 October 2022. Introduction: The ‘Solar Facility’ has been approved by the International Solar Alliance at its 5th Assembly Meeting. Highlights: Solar Facility is a payment guarantee mechanism under the ISA framework. This initiative was launched to attract investments into the solar energy sector, in line with the ISA goal of unlocking $1 trillion in solar […]
Read MoreParaliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish 15 October 2022. Introduction: Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Contents Highlights: About Atacama Trench The Atacama Trench or the Peru-Chile Trench is an oceanic trench in the eastern Pacific Ocean situated some 160 km off the […]
Read More13October 2022. Introduction: Over 400 whales have died after being stranded on New Zealand’s Pitt Island. Highlights: About whale beaching
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