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WWF Tx2 programme: Nepal becomes first country to double its tiger population
Nepal become first country in the world to double its tiger population in a decade as part of World Wildlife Foundation’s (WWF) ‘Tx2’ programme which aims to double number of tigers in the world all over the world by 2022. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Tamil Nadu Government announces scheme for protection of exotic Neela Kurinji plants
Tamil Nadu government has announced Scheme for protection of exotic Neela kurinji (Strobilanthus kunthianus) plants that flower only once in 12 years. This scheme comes following complaints that these rare and ecologically unique flowers are being packaged and sold on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
India becomes world’s first country to develop document on Cooling Action Plan
On 2018 World Ozone Day (WOD), the Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan released a draft India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) and a booklet on ‘Montreal Protocol – India’s Success Story’. With this, India has become the world’s first country ..
Government, FAO launches agriculture project in 5 states with $33.5 million GEF grant
Union government (Agriculture and Environment ministries) along with UN body Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched agriculture project that seeks to bring transformative change in farm sector through conservation of biodiversity and forest landscapes. It will be implemented in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
ICAP: India first country in world to develop document on cooling action plan
Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on eve of World Ozone Day (16th September) released draft India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP). It makes India first country in world to develop such document. The draft was prepared by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Germany rolls out world’s first hydrogen-powered train
Germany has rolled out world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train. These locomotives named iLint trains emit zero emissions, making them eco-friendly. This train technology offers greener and quieter alternative to diesel on non-electrified railway lines. These hydrogen trains are manufactured by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
NITI Aayog calls for clear policy on shifting cultivation
NITI Aayog in its recently report has recommended that Ministry of Agriculture to take up mission on shifting cultivation to ensure inter-ministerial convergence between different ministries. The report was titled “Mission on Shifting Cultivation: Towards a Transformational Approach”. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: September 16
The International Day for Preservation of Ozone Layer (or World Ozone Day) is observed every year on September 16 for the preservation of the Ozone Layer. This year, the theme for the Day is ‘Keep Cool and Carry On: The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Erratic monsoon rainfall in India partly due to air pollution: Study
According to recent study by scientists from IIT Kanpur, erratic behaviour of monsoon rainfall, including phenomenon of concentrated heavy rainfall on small number of days in localized area can be attributed to the rising air pollution, especially the increase in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Rajasthan’s first lion safari inaugurated at Nahargarh Biological Park
Rajasthan’s first lion safari was inaugurated at Nahargarh Biological Park. The park is located on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway in the Aravalli foothills, nearly 12 kilometers from state capital Jaipur (known as Pink City). It will be open for visitors from ..