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10th International Forest Fair

December 18, 2024

The 10th International Forest Fair commenced in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, runs until December 23, focuses on forest-related activities, and aims to connect various stakeholders, including collectors, traders, and policymakers. Notable attendees include Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan ..

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Delhi Enters Stage III Air Quality Alert

December 17, 2024

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recently escalated Delhi’s air quality response to Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This decision follows a decline in air quality, categorizing it as ‘very poor’. Unfavorable weather conditions ..

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What is Gympie-Gympie, the World’s Most Toxic Plant?

December 16, 2024

The Gympie-Gympie, scientifically known as Dendrocnide moroides, is considered the most toxic plant globally. Native to Australia, it has gained notoriety due to its excruciating sting, which can induce unbearable pain and distress. This pain can last for weeks or ..

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Global Salinity Crisis Threatens Food Security

December 16, 2024

Salinity affects nearly 1.4 billion hectares of land globally, representing about 10.7% of the Earth’s land area. A recent FAO report marks the pressing issue of salt-affected soils, released during the International Soil and Water Forum in December 2024, marking ..

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Monarch Butterfly may be classified as a Threatened Species

December 16, 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species, that arises from a decline in its population, primarily caused by habitat loss, pesticide use, urban development, farming practices, and climate change. ..

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National Energy Conservation Day Observed on December 14

December 14, 2024

India observes National Energy Conservation Day on December 14 each year, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation in daily life. It has been celebrated since 1991, denoting the need for energy-saving practices and technologies. Objectives ..

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ADB Approves $500 Million Loan for India’s Sustainable Infrastructure

December 14, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a substantial loan aimed at boosting India’s economic growth through sustainable infrastructure. This initiative targets critical sectors requiring investment and aims to promote eco-friendly practices within infrastructure development. Loan Details ADB has ..

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India Becomes First Nation to Define ‘Green Steel’ Standards

December 14, 2024

India has recently become the first nation to officially define “green steel,” which includes steel produced with carbon dioxide emissions of less than 2.2 tonnes per tonne of finished steel. The government has also introduced a star-rating system to evaluate ..

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5 New Species of Rare Darwin Wasps Discovered

December 14, 2024

Recent findings by researchers at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have revealed five new species of Darwin wasps in India and Thailand, belonging to the subfamily Microleptinae, are notable for their parasitic life cycle, ..

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India’s Water Resources Assessment 2024

December 14, 2024

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has released its latest study, titled Assessment of Water Resources of India 2024, which estimates India’s average annual water availability at 2,115.95 billion cubic meters (BCM) from 1985 to 2023. The assessment incorporates various factors ..

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