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Vishwamitri River Flood Mitigation Project
The Vishwamitri River in Vadodara, is undergoing flood mitigation project due to severe flooding in previous years. The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has initiated a three-phase plan to desilt, dredge and modify the river channel, which includes crucial measures for ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
EU Proposes Ban on PFAS in Consumer Products
The European Commission is moving towards ban on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in consumer products. This decision arises from growing environmental and health concerns linked to these substances. PFAS are notorious for their persistence in the environment and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Dhanauri Wetland Notification
The Dhanauri wetland, located near Jewar airport in Uttar Pradesh, has become a focal point for environmental conservation. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state government to expedite the notification process for declaring this area as a wetland. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
33 Industrial Clusters Join WEF’s Transition Initiative
Recently, thirteen new industrial clusters from various countries have joined the World Economic Forum‘s (WEF) Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative. This expansion brings the total to 33 clusters across 16 nations, enhancing global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while promoting ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Link Between Dengue and Climate Change
Recent studies highlight the intricate relationship between climate factors and dengue fever, particularly in India. A collaborative research effort has revealed that specific temperature, rainfall, and humidity conditions during the monsoon season influence dengue transmission rates. This research, led by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s Snakebite Epidemic
Snakebites pose health crisis in India, claiming approximately 58,000 lives annually. The country is often referred to as the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world. This alarming statistic puts stress on the urgent need for effective prevention and treatment strategies. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Arctic Boreal Zone Becomes a Carbon Source
Recent research has revealed shift in the Arctic Boreal Zone, revealing that nearly 40% of this region has transitioned from a carbon sink to a carbon source. This transformation is primarily driven by climate change, resulting in longer growing seasons, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Tropical Cyclone Sean
Tropical Cyclone Sean is currently impacting Western Australia, having recently intensified to a Category 3 system. As of January 2025, it has been downgraded from Category 4 and is expected to weaken further as it moves into cooler waters. Significant ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs