News: National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has announced the adoption of the Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards[CA|TS] across all of the country’s 50 Tiger Reserves. Facts: CA|TS: It was launched in 2013 as a partnership of tiger range governments, inter-governmental agencies, institutions, NGOs and conservation organisations. Purpose: It is a conservation tool that sets best practice… Continue reading India to apply CA|TS standards across all Tiger Reserves
Year: 2020
Gas flaring: An emission that escapes global attention
News: According to a World Bank report, the gas flaring has hit the highest level in a decade mostly due to an increase in three countries — the United States, Venezuela and Russia. Facts: Gas Flaring: In chemical factories, oil refineries, oil wells and landfills, gaseous waste products and even non-waste gases produced are routed… Continue reading Gas flaring: An emission that escapes global attention
Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
News: The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets has arrived at Haryana’s Ambala air base. Facts: Rafale Fighter Jet: It is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation. Purpose: It can be used to perform ground and sea attacks, reconnaissance, high-accuracy strikes and nuclear strike… Continue reading Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
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Union Environment Minister releases Tiger Census report on Global Tiger Day
News: Union Environment Minister has released a detailed report of All India Tiger Census 2018 ahead of Global Tiger Day. Facts: The All India tiger estimation has been carried out once in every four years since 2006. Key Takeaways: Tigers: The total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 in 2018 from 2,226 in 2014… Continue reading Union Environment Minister releases Tiger Census report on Global Tiger Day
BelYo, India’s first Covid-19 blockchain platform goes live
Facts: BelYo: It is the country’s first COVID-19 blockchain platform that converts COVID-19 related clinical and vaccination data of citizens from physical form into digital assets which can be retrieved by contact tracing apps like Aarogya Setu. Developed by: BelfricsBT, a global blockchain start-up along with IlIT Bangalore. Additional Facts: Blockchain Technology: It is a… Continue reading BelYo, India’s first Covid-19 blockchain platform goes live
