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Massive locust invasion threatens Gujarat farmers

News:The migratory insect locust has spread to the Northern parts of Gujarat, causing significant damage to agriculture. Facts: About Locust: Locusts are certain species of short-horned grasshoppers that have a swarming phase.They belong to the family Acrididae. Swarming refers to a collective behaviour in which locusts aggregate together just like flocks of birds. Locusts differ… Continue reading Massive locust invasion threatens Gujarat farmers

First Annual Meet of State Nodal Agencies for Ecoclub programme conducted

News:Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has organized an annual meeting of state nodal agencies for implementing the National Green Corps ‘Eco Club’ programme for the first time. Facts: About National Green Corps: National Green Corps is a programme started in 2001-02 by the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change. The programme aims… Continue reading First Annual Meet of State Nodal Agencies for Ecoclub programme conducted

Centre urged to treat KLIP as a national project

News:Recently,Telangana State government has requested the Central Government to treat Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project(KLIP) as a National Project. Facts: About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project: Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project of Telanagna was initiated in 2016 on the Godavari River. It is touted as the world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose lift irrigation project. The project will support… Continue reading Centre urged to treat KLIP as a national project

India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report

News: Global Alliance on Health and Pollution (GAHP) 2019 has released Pollution and Health Metrics: Global, Regional and Country Analysis. Facts: Key takeaways: In 2017, pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths globally. India had the most pollution-related deaths (about 2.3 million) followed by China and Nigeria. Additional Information State of Global Air 2019… Continue reading India had most deaths caused by pollution in 2017: new report

Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand

News: The Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board has cleared a proposal by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce rhinoceroses in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) Facts: About Jim Corbett National Park Jim Corbet National Park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park- the first national park in India. It is located in the… Continue reading Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand

Odisha launches ‘Jalsathi’ programme to supply safe drinking water

News:Odisha Chief Minister has launched the ‘Jalsathi’ programme with the aim to ensure supply of safe drinking water to all households in the state. Facts About Jalsathi programme: The JalSathi programme aims to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to consumers through piped water connections. The Odisha government has roped in women volunteers to… Continue reading Odisha launches ‘Jalsathi’ programme to supply safe drinking water

Pakistan allows Qatari Emir, other royal members to hunt endangered bird species: Report

News: Pakistan has issued special permits to the Emir of Qatar and nine others to hunt 100 houbara bustards. Facts: The houbara bastard lives in arid climates and comes in two distinct species, one residing in North Africa and the other in Asia. African Houbara is listed as Vulnerable in IUCN Red List Asian Houbara… Continue reading Pakistan allows Qatari Emir, other royal members to hunt endangered bird species: Report

Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA

News:International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the IEA Coal Market Report 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Coal remains a major fuel in global energy systems accounting for almost 40% of electricity generation and more than 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. The People’s Republic of China, India and other Asian economies led the expansion… Continue reading Asia is set to support global coal demand for the next 5 years: IEA

Mahanadi bird population took a hit due to Cyclone Fani, says study

News:A recent study has found that the impact of super cyclonic storm Fani had affected the bird populations along Mahanadi River. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The population of sandbar-nesting birds along a 40-km stretch along the Mahanadi river has declined by 81% . The study also found that the population of the birds… Continue reading Mahanadi bird population took a hit due to Cyclone Fani, says study

Key takeaways from CoP 25

News: UNFCC CoP25 concluded in Madrid, Spain Facts: Key takeaways No agreement on carbon markets: No agreement was reached on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which enables the Sustainable Development Mechanism (SDM) as a new carbon market instrument for the period after 2020 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020: The index developed by Germanwatch,… Continue reading Key takeaways from CoP 25

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