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Eco-Creativity & Innovation Hackathon
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently hosted the Eco-Creativity & Innovation Hackathon in New Delhi. This event aligns with the Prime Minister’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) Campaign and promotes sustainable living among the youth of India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s E-Waste Surges by 73%: Report
India’s electronic waste increased from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019-20 to 1.751 million MT in 2023-24. This represents a 72.54% growth, largely due to the rising consumption of electronic devices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Composition of E-Waste E-waste ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s Urban Wastewater Crisis and Solutions
India faces challenges regarding urban wastewater management, with only 28% of urban wastewater being treated, leaving a staggering 72% untreated. This untreated wastewater poses serious environmental risks by polluting rivers, lakes, and soil. However, it also presents an opportunity to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
10th International Forest Fair
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Delhi Enters Stage III Air Quality Alert
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Gympie-Gympie, the World’s Most Toxic Plant?
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Global Salinity Crisis Threatens Food Security
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Monarch Butterfly may be classified as a Threatened Species
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs