Cloudburst at Amarnath shrine

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Bonn Global Biodiversity Conclave 2022

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Eoscansor cobrensis: Oldest Known Tree-Climbing Reptile

Recently, a team of researchers published paper on fossil discovery of Eoscansor cobrensis from New Mexico. Paper was published “Annals of the Carnegie Museum” journal. About Eoscansor cobrensis Eoscansor cobrensis is a reptile, belonging to Pennsylvanian subperiod of Carboniferous period, ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Just Stop Oil climate activists

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Hariyali Mahotsav 2022

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. Key Facts Hariyali Mahotsav will be organised under “Azadi Ka Amrit ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Italy Marmolada Glacier Collapse

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Lisbon Declaration- Highlights

On July 1, 2022, the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation was adopted by all the 198 members of United Nations. Key Facts On the last day of UN Ocean Conference 2022, member nations committed to follow innovative and science-based actions ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Ramagundam: India’s largest floating Solar Power Project

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs

India forum for Nature-Based Solution

India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions was launched at the 11th World Urban Forum in Poland. The forum was collectively launched by National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), World Resources Institute India (WRI India),  Climate Centre for Cities (NIUA C-Cube),  and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs