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South Asia Summit 2024
The South Asia Summit 2024 took place at the Perungudi dump yard and addressed critical issues such as waste management, climate action, and gender equality. The theme was “New Realities, New Opportunities,” which featured over 40 sessions and 90 speakers, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
IIT Guwahati Innovates Biofuel Production from Methane and CO2
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made advancements in biofuel production. They developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels and this innovative approach addresses pressing environmental concerns. Overview of the Research ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference
The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more than 150 countries are in attendance, aiming to address the global biodiversity ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UN Champions of the Earth 2024 Announced
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently honoured six individuals and initiatives as Champions of the Earth for 2024, marking their contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. Madhav Gadgil’s Recognition Madhav Gadgil, an esteemed ecologist from India, received the Lifetime ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
UNESCO Alerts: Rising Ocean Temperatures Threaten Marine Life
A recent UNESCO report marks the risks faced by fish species in tropical and subtropical regions. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels, temperatures may rise by 4.4°C by the century’s end, termed SSP 8.5, which could push many ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report
The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources, and wildlife, and urgent action is required to address these challenges. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre
Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through a circular economy model and the facility will occupy 40 acres in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Rare Little Gull Spotted in NCR
The little gull has recently been observed in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, occurring near Sultanpur National Park at Chandu. It marks an event, as there are only about ten records of this species in India. The little ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs