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Facts Box: Methanotrophic Bacteria Culture first time in India
The Agharkar Research Institute of Pune has isolated 45 strains of methanotrophic bacteria. These bacteria are capable of reducing methane emissions in rice plants. Highlights Apart from isolating the strains, the scientists have also created methanotrophic culture. The isolated bacteria ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India’s UJALA Programme completes 5 successful years
On January 5, 2020, Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) and LED Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) marked their fifth anniversary. The schemes were implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). EESL is a joint venture of PSU ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
CCPI Index, COP25: India among top 10 countries
On December 10, 2019, at the COP25, the Climate Change Performance Index was presented. The Index measures renewable energy share, emissions and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. Highlights: India India ranked 9th in the ranking provided. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
5 lakh government vehicles to be converted into e-vehicles
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar flagged off the electric vehicles procured by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in New Delhi. Highlights The minister announced that all the 5 lakh government vehicles are to be converted ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
CO2 emissions rose by 2% in 2018: Study
As per a closely-watched review by United Kingdom (UK) based energy giant BP, titled “The BP Statistical Review of World Energy”, the global carbon emissions grew by 2.0% in 2018, the highest rate since 2010-2011. BP is a London based, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Global Environment Outlook 2019 Report
The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) flagship environmental assessment. The first publication was in 1997 and was originally requested by the Member States. The Global Environment Outlook Report 2019 is the sixth edition. Findings of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
India to submit 2nd biennial report on greenhouse gas inventory to UNFCCC
India is mandated to submit a biennial update report containing updates of national greenhouse gas inventories and information on mitigation actions, needs and support received as a party to UNFCC. The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi has approved the submission of second ..