December 2, 2023 Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a groundbreaking initiative during a high-level event at COP28 in Dubai, shifting the focus towards generating Green Credits through extensive plantation efforts on degraded wasteland. What is the Green Credits Programme? The Green Credits Programme, initiated by the Environment Ministry in October of this year, aims […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: In a remarkable turn of events, two kiwi chicks have hatched in the wild near New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, marking a historic moment after over a century. The significance of this milestone is heightened by the fact that the national bird, the kiwi, faced near-extinction due to human activities. Kiwis and […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: On the opening day of COP28 in Dubai, a significant development took place with the official launch of the Loss and Damage Fund. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries grappling with the harsh impacts of climate change. The initial funding stands at an estimated $300 million, with […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: India led South and Southeast Asia in recorded malaria cases in 2022, comprising 66% of the 5.2 million cases reported in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Malaria Report 2023, released on November 30, 2023, noted that India saw a 55% reduction in cases, even though […]

November 30, 2023 Introduction: Virgin Atlantic has made history with the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, named Flight100, departed from London’s Heathrow Airport and is en route to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the key details: Points Challenges and Debates While celebrated as […]

30 November 2023 Introduction: A report by the energy think tank Ember highlights that India needs an additional investment of $101 billion to align with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero target of tripling renewable energy capacity. The report emphasizes that this financing is crucial to more than triple India’s renewable capacity by the […]

November 29, 2023 Introduction: The Saurauia Punduana, categorized as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been found for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. This discovery was made during a recent Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) field survey conducted within the Longku forest of Dailing village. Distinct […]

November 29, 2023 Introduction: A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasizes the need for USD 13.5 trillion in investments by 2050 to transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The report highlights the production, energy, and transport sectors as key areas requiring significant investments. Major producing countries, including India, China, the US, […]

November 29, 2023. Introduction: India has become a global leader in sugar production, surpassing Brazil since the 2021-22 period and ranking as the second-largest sugar exporter globally. The expansion of the ethanol biofuel sector over the last five years has not only strengthened the sugar industry but also enhanced the financial standing of sugar mills. […]

November 29, 2023 Introduction: India has faced a relentless onslaught of disasters in the first nine months of this year, ranging from heatwaves and cold waves to cyclones, lightning, heavy rain, floods, and landslides. According to the “India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events” report by Down To Earth (DTE) magazine and the Centre […]