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What is ‘Daylight Saving Time’?

March 17, 2022

Daylight Saving Time (DST), also known as summertime in some countries, is a mechanism to save energy and it involves resetting the clocks. About DST Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during ..

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Rejuvenation Project of 13 Rivers

March 16, 2022

On 14th March, Ministry for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change announced the project for the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers in the country. Selected Rivers The 13 Rivers that will form part of the rejuvenation project include: Himalayan Rivers: Jhelum, ..

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Mumbai Climate Action Plan

March 15, 2022

On 13th March, Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) was released, which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Preparation of MCAP Before the preparation of MCAP, a vulnerability assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) and natural green cover inventory was conducted. ..

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Halari Donkey Breed

March 15, 2022

Recently, a special convention was organized at Upleta town of Rajkot district for Gujarat’s donkey breeders. About the convention The purpose of the special convention is to spread awareness among the pastoral community about Halari donkeys and help them appreciate ..

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Power Foundation

March 12, 2022

Power foundation is the policy advocacy society set up by the government for power and allied sectors. Establishment of Power foundation Power foundation is a society formed under the aegis of the Power Ministry. It is registered under the Societies ..

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Study: Amazon Rainforest close to Tipping Point

March 10, 2022

Recently, a study on the Amazon rainforest was published in the Nature Climate Change journal. Observations Using 30 years of satellite data and statistical tools, the researchers observed that around 75% of the Amazon rainforest is likely heading towards a ..

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What are ‘Karewas’?

March 9, 2022

Karewas are highly fertile alluvial soil deposits found in the Kashmir valley. About Karewas In the Kashmiri dialect, Karewas means “elevated table-land.” Godwin-Austin (1859) was the first one to use the term karewa to refer to a sequence of an ..

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Manas National Park- Rise in Tiger Population

March 9, 2022

The Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have witnessed a sharp rise in the population of rhinos and tigers. Overview: The authorities of the national park expect the tiger population will rise to more than 60 from 48 ..

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What is a ‘Trellis structure’?

March 9, 2022

Trellis structure is an architectural structure made from a lattice of interwoven pieces of any material like wood, bamboo, or metal. Uses of Trellis structure Trellis structure can be used to cultivate climbers and creepers like bitter gourd, pointed gourd, ..

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Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia

March 9, 2022

A partnership has been established by Australia and Indonesia with the aim of tackling plastic pollution in the Indo-Pacific region. Overview: The Australian government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national ..

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