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National Mission for Clean Ganga approves 7 projects

July 31, 2017

The Executive Committee of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in its 4th meeting has approved seven projects in the sector of sewage infrastructure, ghat development and research. Three projects each were approved in sewage sector in Uttar Pradesh and ..

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29 July: International Tiger Day

July 29, 2017

The International Tiger Day (also known as Global Tiger Day) is celebrated every year on 29 July to raise awareness for tiger conservation. The goal of observance of the day is to promote the protection and expansion of the wild ..

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NABARD inks AMA with Green Climate Fund

July 27, 2017

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has signed an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). With this, NABARD becomes the first Indian organisation to get Direct Access Entity status of the GCF. It ..

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Environment Ministry approves Projects in 3 States under NAFCC

July 20, 2017

The Union Environment Ministry approved three projects for climate change adaptation in three states viz. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Sikkim for funding under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). In this regard, the National Steering Committee on Climate Change ..

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Underwater ghost nets posing threat to marine ecosystem: Study

July 19, 2017

According to recent study, ghost nets (abandoned, lost or dumped fishing nets) have emerged as the greatest killers of the marine ecosystem off Kerala coast. These ghost notes may have long-term implications for marine life if no proper correctives are ..

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Tata Motors unveils India’s first Bio-CNG bus

July 18, 2017

India’s largest Commercial Vehicles manufacturer Tata Motors has unveiled country’s first Bio-CNG (bio-methane) bus. The bus was rolled out at the Urja Utsav, bio-energy programme, organised by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Key Facts In the Urja ..

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NGT declares 100m from edge of Ganga as No-development Zone

July 13, 2017

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has passed a slew of directions, measures, fines, and strict deadlines to rejuvenate River Ganga. It declared ‘No-Development Zone’ along an area of 100 metres from the edge of the river in the stretch between ..

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NGT bans nylon, synthetic manja

July 12, 2017

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed nationwide blanket ban on the use of kite strings (manja), made of nylon or any synthetic material on the grounds that it poses a threat to animals and humans. The judgement of Tribunal ..

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G-20 leaders adopt Hamburg Action Plan

July 10, 2017

The 12th G-20 summit concluded in Germany’s Hamburg city with adaptation of Hamburg Action Plan. It sets out the group’s strategy for achieving strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth. The action plan aims to address major global challenges, including climate ..

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World Bank: India emerging as front-runner in fight against Climate Change

July 8, 2017

The World Bank has observed that India is emerging as a frontrunner in the fight against climate change. It has noted that India is gradually replacing coal energy with solar power as a source of energy. Salient Facts The World Bank has ..

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