National Energy Conservation Day Observed on December 14

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India Becomes First Nation to Define ‘Green Steel’ Standards

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

5 New Species of Rare Darwin Wasps Discovered

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, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Water Resources Assessment 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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Arctic’s First Ice-Free Day by 2030: Recent Study

According to a recent study, the Arctic Ocean is projected to experience its first ice-free day by 2030. This occurs due to the increasing levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, which contribute to global warming. Researchers from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Disaster Management Amendment Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to enhance the effectiveness of disaster management in India by modifying the existing Disaster Management Act of 2005. Key Changes Introduced The Bill transfers the responsibility ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

First Mako Shark Tagged in Mediterranean Sea

In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Virginia Tech tagged a young shortfin mako shark in the Mediterranean Sea, marking the first time this endangered species has been tagged in the region, which occurred during a summer 2023 research trip focused ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs