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Black Carbon Levels in Himalayan Glaciers and Biomethanation
The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) conducted study near Gangotri Glacier in 2016. According to the study, the black carbon concentration in the region has increased by 400 times. Highlights The increase in carbon concentration in the region is ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Fuel Upgradation for Indian Navy
On January 13, 2020, the Ministry of Defence announces new fuel upgradation for Indian Navy with revised technical specifications. The High Flash High Speed Diesel (HFHSD) was launched. The aim of the new fuel introduction is to reduce carbon footprint. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
New Energy Performance Standards of BEE effective from 1st January 2020
On 30th October 2019, the Central Government of India after consultation with the agency for developing programs for efficient use and conservation of energy in India, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power has notified new energy ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UN Climate Summit concludes
The longest climate talks in the history of United Nations that was held in Madrid, Spain, ended on December 15, 2019. The climate summit ended without crucial agreement on carbon market rules of the Paris Agreement. Highlights The key issues ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
G20 Updates : Climate change dominates pre-discussions
The ongoing pre-organization meeting of the G-20 countries being held in Osaka, Japan is currently stuck in a conundrum over climate change discussions. Negotiations are currently ongoing over the language of the summit communique (note) on combatting climate change which ..
TRAI recommends 40% reduction in carbon emission by 2022-23 for sustainable telecommunications
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended 40% reduction in carbon emissions in telecom networks by 2022-23 considering 2011-12 as the base year in order to make telecom sector greener. It was mentioned in TRAI’s recommendation to Department ..