What is the news? Chandigarh becomes the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch App. It is a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. About Carbon Watch App: The app allows users to assess their carbon footprint. It also suggests ways to reduce Carbon Footprint. Carbon footprint… Continue reading What is Carbon Watch App?
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“Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project
What is the News? In the Andaman and Nicobar(A&N) Islands tourism and port development projects are under the proposal. However, it is threatening some of the most important nesting populations of the “Giant Leatherback turtle”. Giant Leatherback turtle Giant Leatherback turtles are named for their shell. Their shells are leather-like rather than hard, like other… Continue reading “Giant Leatherback Turtle” nesting sites threatened by Andamans development project
PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
News: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has launched a month-long campaign “SAKSHAM”. Facts: SAKSHAM: It is a people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign that aims to highlight the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints. The idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioral change to use fossil… Continue reading PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas
News: Union Environment Minister has released Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of 146 National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Facts: What is Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE)? Management Effectiveness Evaluation(MEE) tool is increasingly being used by governments and international bodies to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the protected area management systems. It is defined as the assessment of… Continue reading Government released Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report for protected areas
Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
News: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) is organising the Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021. Facts: NCAVES India Forum: It is being organized by MoSPI in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), European Union and UN Environment. Objectives: The objectives of the National Forum would be:… Continue reading Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
First tiger translocation occurred in Uttarakhand
Source: The Indian Express News: Rajaji Tiger Reserve is set to welcome the first tiger from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in the first such relocation in Uttarakhand aimed at tiger population management. Facts: Why translocations of tigers needed? The western portion of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, which occupies more than 60% of the total reserve area… Continue reading First tiger translocation occurred in Uttarakhand
Transport Ministry invites comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel
Source: Click here News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a notification seeking comments from the public for adoption of E20 fuel to promote green fuel like ethanol. Facts: E20 Fuel: It means blending 20% of ethanol with gasoline as an automotive fuel. Significance: The blending will help in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons and… Continue reading Transport Ministry invites comments for introducing adoption of E20 fuel
12th GRIHA summit
Source: Click here News: The Vice President of India has virtually inaugurated the 12th GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) Summit. Facts: GRIHA Summit: It is the annual flagship event organized by GRIHA Council in association with key stakeholders in the construction industry to discuss and deliberate on furtherance of Sustainable Habitat Development in India. Theme:… Continue reading 12th GRIHA summit
5th India Water Impact Summit(IWIS)
Source: Click here News: The 5th India Water Impact Summit(IWIS) has commenced in a virtual mode. Facts: Organized by: The summit has been organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga and Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies(cGanga). Objective: To bring together various stakeholders to discuss, debate and develop model solutions to some of the biggest… Continue reading 5th India Water Impact Summit(IWIS)
Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
Minor Forest Produce News: Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the Minor Forest Produce(MFP). Facts: About Minor Forest Produce: Minor Forest Produce(MFP) is a subset of forest produce. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,2006 defines minor forest produce as all non-timber forest… Continue reading Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
