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Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya

November 23, 2024

In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020 to January 2022. The research team surveyed various locations in the Garo ..

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Armenia Joins International Solar Alliance

November 22, 2024

Armenia has become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The Armenian Embassy in India announced this important development, which was formalized through the exchange of official documents between Armenia’s Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, and Abhishek ..

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More than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

November 22, 2024

More than 50 governments have committed to a U.N. declaration aimed at making global tourism more climate-friendly, which emerged during a climate summit held in Azerbaijan. Inclusion in Climate Action Agenda For the first time, tourism has been incorporated into ..

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India Partners for Green Hydrogen Advancement

November 22, 2024

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has partnered with H2Global Stiftung to advance India’s progress in green hydrogen development. This collaboration, signed on November 19, 2024, aims to enhance India’s green hydrogen initiatives. Partnership Goals The partnership focuses ..

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Climate Change and Tropical Storms in 2024

November 22, 2024

Recent climate events have raised concerns about tropical storms and the West Pacific has seen an unusual cluster of typhoons. The Atlantic has experienced powerful hurricanes., which occurrences coincide with discussions on climate financing at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The Philippines ..

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India Ranks 10th in Climate Change Index 2025

November 22, 2024

India has been evaluated in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025 and ranks 10th among over 60 countries. This evaluation assesses efforts to combat climate change and the report was released during the UN climate conference in Baku. Key ..

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India-Sweden Partnership for Green Steel

November 21, 2024

India and Sweden have collaborated for over 75 years, with a focus on sustainable industrial growth. Recently, they launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) at COP28 in Dubai, which aims to accelerate the transformation of heavy industries, particularly steel ..

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Lucknow’s First Night Safari Project Unveiled

November 21, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is developing India’s inaugural night safari in Lucknow. Construction commenced recently, with a projected completion date of June 26, 2026, which will open its doors to visitors in December 2026. Project Overview The night safari will ..

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What is Bomb Cyclone?

November 20, 2024

An important weather phenomenon is approaching the US West Coast, which is known as a “bomb cyclone,” and is expected to bring extreme conditions. A strong atmospheric river will intensify the storm, causing potential destruction across several states. A bomb ..

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Challenges in Dolphin Conservation in India

November 20, 2024

Dolphin conservation efforts in India face important hurdles as the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Bihar remains inactive. Opened in March 2024, it is the first facility dedicated to the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. However, a lack of equipment ..

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