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UNEP Frontiers Report

February 21, 2022

The Frontiers Report is released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  The latest report is named “Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern.” This report which has been released before the UN Environment Assembly focuses on rising public ..

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Indian Army’s Bent-Toed Gecko

February 19, 2022

A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko or lizard, from Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Key Facts The new species of Gecko or lizard belongs to the family of Cyrtodactylus exercitus (‘exercitus’ means army, ..

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Green Hydrogen Policy

February 18, 2022

India’s new green hydrogen policy was unveiled, promising cheaper renewable energy, a 25-year fee waiver for inter-state power transmission for projects completed before June 2025, land in renewable energy parks, and mega manufacturing zones to help local industries move away ..

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Study on Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)

February 18, 2022

Recently, researchers traced the tectonic evolution of “Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)” which is a geodynamic feature in western Indian Ocean. Key Facts The tectonic evolution can help in reconstruct the original Gondwanaland fracture. This feature led to present-day configuration of ..

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Solar Waste Handling in India

February 17, 2022

While India’s solar power capacity is increasing, the country does not have a proper policy on managing the waste that is being generated from solar panels and its manufacturing process. Overview: Currently, India considers solar waste as a part of ..

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High Ambition Coalition on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction

February 12, 2022

On February 11, 2022, last day of One Ocean Summit, declaration on “High Ambition Coalition (HAC) on biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ)” was introduced. Key Points The One Ocean Summit was organised under the leadership of French President. Negotiators from ..

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Australia: Designation of Koalas as Endangered species

February 11, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Australia designated the koala as an endangered species amid pressure on the marsupials’ eucalyptus tree habitats in eastern states of Australia. Key Points The species was classed as vulnerable 10 years also in Queensland, New South ..

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Kaziranga National Park- Recent Study on Climate Change

February 11, 2022

According to latest research by scientists from Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing. What does research show? Research was published in ..

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Increase in pollution levels in Mumbai

February 9, 2022

Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in Mumbai reached to 316, followed by 318 on February 7 and 320 ..

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White Cheeked Macaque

February 9, 2022

The scientists recently found white cheeked macaque in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds a new species to the mammal list of India. The White Cheeked macaque was first discovered in southeastern Tibet. About White Cheeked Macaque These macaques are different ..

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