News Election are around the corner and Punjab is one of the states going for the elections. However, like every other election there is lack of concern and debate on some of the urgent issues of Punjab like the Ground water depletion. What it is the magnitude of this problem? Groundwater depletion in Punjab has… Continue reading Punjab assembly election 2022-Ignoring the ground water depletion problem
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Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its recent order has directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission’. What is Fly Ash? Fly ash is an unwanted unburnt residue of coal combustion in a coal thermal power plant. It is emitted along with flue gases during the burning… Continue reading Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
Climate change will force transboundary fish stocks to move from habitats, migration paths: Report
What is the news? According to a report, Fish stocks that move across two or more exclusive economic zones (EEZ) would be greatly impacted by climate change. What are the key findings of the report related to fish stocks? By 2100, Climate change will force 45% of the fish stocks that cross through two or… Continue reading Climate change will force transboundary fish stocks to move from habitats, migration paths: Report
Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released India’s first “Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India”. What is the Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India? The Atlas has been developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. The atlas is… Continue reading Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
What is the News? According to a study published in The Lancet, Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) is a major health threat both for the world and for India. The study calculated the disease burden on the basis of two criteria: Deaths directly attributable to AMR and Deaths associated with AMR. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
Rainfall changes could impact global manufacturing, services sectors
What is the News? According to a study, an increase in the number of rainy days leads to a downfall in economic output. What is the study about? The study was conducted to look at how rainfall patterns hurt the economy. The group compared daily rainfall data with subnational economic output from 77 countries between… Continue reading Rainfall changes could impact global manufacturing, services sectors
Why India is unwilling to discuss forests at the international fora
News India at UNFCCC(COP 26) declined to join Deforestation declaration, this has been followed by India declining joining several such international platforms related to climate change. Apprehensions have been raised that the official reasons given for not joining these initiatives are not justified. Why India has not joined the Deforestation declaration? Read here. Consecutive Indian state… Continue reading Why India is unwilling to discuss forests at the international fora
Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
What is the News? The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report titled “Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency”. Note: Environmental Investigation Agency(EIA) is an international NGO with offices in London and Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1984. It investigates and campaigns against environmental crime and abuse. What are the… Continue reading Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories regarding the threat posed by antibiotic use in the aquaculture sector. Antimicrobial resistance in Aquaculture Sector Antimicrobial resistance is being seen in the aquaculture sector, particularly shrimp aquaculture. This is… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
What is the News? A study was conducted to understand why Covid-19 has infected people differently — while some witness severe disease, others are impacted by milder symptoms. The study has found that a gene variant is what provides protection against severe disease. Who conducted the study? The study was conducted by an international team… Continue reading Neanderthal-inherited gene variant helps in protecting against severe COVID-19: Study
