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1.Explained: What is ammonium nitrate, which caused the massive explosion in Beirut? News: The catastrophic explosion at Beirut port in Lebanon was caused by over 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate …

1.Use app to monitor COVID-19 biomedical waste, SC to civic bodies News: The Supreme Court has made it mandatory for all municipal corporations and state pollution control boards to use …

1.PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary News: Prime minister has paid tribute to the freedom fighter and educationist Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100 …

1.Three States rank high in the conservation of the endangered dhole News: The paper titled ‘A strategic road map for conserving the endangered dhole Cuon alpinus in India’, was published …

1.FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste News: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has unveiled a platform named  Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of …

1.Aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis News: Haryana Forest Department has employed aerial seeding technique to improve green cover in the Aravalli area of Faridabad. Facts: Aerial Seeding: …

1.Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture News: The Government of India has launched the Green-Ag Project to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Facts: …

1.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 …

1.Istanbul Convention: Poland to leave European treaty on violence against women News: Poland has decided to withdraw from Istanbul Convention- a treaty aimed at preventing violence against women. Facts: Istanbul …

1.Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules Comes Into Force News: Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Facts: Aim: To prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also to …