Tax – Paid Green Bond Issuance.

24Jan 2023. Introduction: The Government of India issues green bonds to develop the clean energy sector in the country. The bonds act as security for a loan. Usually, the bonds are tax-free. Taxes are exempted to increase the number of green projects in the country. The Power Ministry recently proposed the tax – paid bonds. […]

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Mass Mortality of Olive Ridley Turtles in Andhra.

25 Jan 2023. Introduction: The villagers in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh reported that hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles were washed ashore. This is the annual breeding season of Olive Ridley turtles, that is, between February and March. During this time, the females come to the shore to lay eggs. Unfortunately, their population is […]

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Uganda’s First Oil Drilling Program

25 January  2023 Introduction: Uganda has one of the largest oil reserves in the Saharan desert according to the International Monetary Fund. Oil was discovered in Uganda twenty years back. But the production was delayed due to a lack of funds and infrastructure. With the assistance of China, Uganda is now launching its first oil […]

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Mega Infrastructure Project on Great Nicobar Islands.

24 Jan 2022. Introduction: The Government of India is planning to develop the Nicobar Islands in terms of defense, commerce, logistics, and industries. This is called the Mega Infrastructure Project. It is also referred to as the Great Nicobar Plan. The plan is to be implemented in the southernmost tip of India, that is, in […]

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Decline in Number of birds in Kole Wetlands.20 Jan 2022.

20 Jan 2022. Introduction: Kole wetlands are located in Kerala. The Asian Water Bird Census recently reported that the number of birds in the wetland has reduced significantly. The number of water birds in the wetland has decreased from 15,959 in 2022 to 9,904. This is huge and the survey accuses unscientific construction in the […]

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Odisha’s Strategy to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict.

14 Jan 2022. 14 Jan 2022. Introduction: The Forest Department of the Odisha recently submitted a Ten Pillar Strategy to mitigate Man-Elephant conflict in the state. There are more than 2000 elephants in the state of Odisha spread across the Bhitarkanika National Park, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Debrigarh Sancturay, and Satkosia Tiger Reserve. Today elephants are […]

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Neelakurinji Plant Listed as a Protected Species under Wildlife Protection Act.

13Jan2023. Introduction: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, including it on the list of protected plants. This move is aimed at protecting the plant from being destroyed or uprooted, which has become a major threat to the flowering […]

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Odisha: CAMPA New Action Plan for 2023-24.

12 Jan 2023. Introduction: The Odisha government’s State-level steering committee for the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has approved an annual plan of INR 1,086 crore for the 2023-24 fiscal year, with a focus on reducing man-animal conflicts. The plan was approved during a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary S. C. Mohapatra […]

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Earth’s Ozone Layer on Track to Recovery within Four Decades.

11Jan 2023. Introduction: The Earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation, is on track to recover within four decades, according to a scientific assessment conducted by a panel of experts and backed by the United Nations. The findings, which were published Monday, come nearly 35 years after the landmark Montreal […]

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Joshimath” Sinking zone”.

10Jan 2023. Introduction: Land subsidence in Joshimath (Uttarakhand), is a grave reminder of the harm that can be caused by reckless infrastructure development and the role of climate change in exacerbating the situation. Over 60 families living in uninhabitable houses have already been moved to temporary relief centers, with at least 90 more families set […]

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