Prime minister to inaugurate Rewa solar plant
News: Prime Minister will inaugurate the 750 MW Rewa Solar plant set up at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Facts: Rewa Solar Plant:It is Asia’s largest solar power project.It has been developed …
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Golden Birdwing: India’s Largest Butterfly
Facts: Himalayan butterfly known as Golden Birdwing has been discovered as India’s largest butterfly.It is found in northern India, Nepal, Burma, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia and …
Read MoreUnion Environment Minister attends virtual Climate Action Ministerial
News: The 4th edition of the virtual Ministerial on Climate Action was organised to advance discussions on implementation of the Paris Agreement. Facts: The virtual meeting was co-chaired by European …
Read MoreSustainable space heating solutions in the Himalayan region can reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
News: WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature) and The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) have released a report titled “Sustainable Space Heating Solutions in the Himalayan Region”. Facts: This report …
Read MoreE-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
News: The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 has been released. Facts: The report is a collaborative product of the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership(GESP) formed by UN University(UNU), International Telecommunication Union(ITU) and …
Read MoreMission Vriksharopan-2020
Facts: Mission Vriksharopan 2020 has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government.Under this programme, more than 25 crore tree saplings will be planted across the state.
Read MoreKazakhstan’s smallest saiga population records mass calving
News: Saiga Antelope in Kazakhstan has experienced its largest mass calving in recent years. Facts: Saiga Antelope: It is a large migratory herbivore of Central Asia found in Kazakhstan, Russia, …
Read MoreAssam govt decides to upgrade Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary to a national park
News: Assam government has decided to upgrade the Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary into a national park amid an ongoing row over allowing coal mining within its jurisdiction. Facts: Dehing Patkai …
Read MoreExplained: What is winter diesel?
News: India’s armed forces may soon be using winter diesel for operations in high altitude areas such as Ladakh where winter temperatures plummet to extremely low levels. Facts: Winter Diesel: …
Read MoreKoalas may become extinct in Australia’s New South Wales by 2050
News: According to Australian Parliamentary report, Koalas could become extinct by 2050 unless the government immediately intervenes to protect them and their habitat. Facts: Koalas: They are a tree-dwelling marsupial …
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