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Indian Green Building Council Introduces ‘Nest’ Initiative for Sustainable Housing

November 16, 2023

In a move to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices in the domestic housing sector, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, has launched a new rating and certification initiative called ‘Nest.’ ..

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What is MMRV Working Group?

November 16, 2023

The United States, along with over a dozen countries and organizations, has established a working group aimed at advancing efforts to measure greenhouse gas emissions throughout the natural gas supply chain. This collaborative initiative seeks to reduce global emissions of ..

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European Union Agrees to Cut Methane Emissions in Energy Sector

November 16, 2023

The European Union (EU) has taken a significant stride in the fight against methane emissions, as it reaches an agreement on new regulations designed to reduce this potent greenhouse gas’s production within the energy sector. The agreement seeks to monitor ..

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UN Sounds Alarm as Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Reach New Highs

November 16, 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, and the United Nations has issued a stark warning that this worrisome trend shows no signs of slowing down. Breaking Records According to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization ..

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Lancet Countdown Report Warns of Dire Consequences of Climate Crisis on Global Health

November 16, 2023

The climate crisis has reached a critical juncture, taking center stage on the global agenda and threatening to undo decades of progress in public health. The 8th annual report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, released recently, ..

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WHO’s 2023 Roadmap to End Maternal Tuberculosis

November 16, 2023

In its revised 2023 roadmap to combat tuberculosis (TB) among children and adolescents, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of periodic assessments to estimate the burden of maternal TB and develop targeted interventions. Key Points of the Roadmap ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 16, 2023 INDIA Communist veteran and freedom fighter N Sankaraiah passed away at the age of 101. He was one of the founding members of the Communist Party of India ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

41. Which city made a world record of lighting 22.23 lakh earthen lamps on the eve of Diwali? [A] Varanasi[B] Ayodhya[C] Mysuru[D] Bhopal Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Ayodhya] Notes:Ayodhya made a world record when about 22.23 lakh earthen lamps ..

New Gecko Species Discovered in Mizoram

November 15, 2023

Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this gecko species is characterized by distinct features, particularly the number of femoral ..

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Researchers Discover Two New Species of Seer Fish in Indian Waters

November 15, 2023
ICAR KVK

Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have made a significant discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. Led by principal scientist E M Abdussamad, the team of taxonomists unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus ..

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