Delhi CM launches Green Delhi app
News: Delhi Chief Minister has launched a ‘Green Delhi’ mobile application. Facts: Aim: To keep a check on rising air pollution in Delhi and bring pollution-causing activities to the …
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Planet-based diet can fix food inequality, cut premature deaths says report
News: World Wildlife Fund(WWF) has published the report titled “Bending the Curve: The Restorative Power of Planet-Based Diets” and launched a new platform known as Planet-Based Diets Impact and Action …
Read MoreCabinet approves Externally Aided Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project – Phase II and Phase III
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & Phase III. Facts: Aim: To improve …
Read MoreNew tectonically active zone in Himalayas could alter quake study
News: Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG), Dehradun, have found that the Indus suture zone of Himalayas that was conventionally thought to be locked is tectonically active. Facts: …
Read MorePresident signs ordinance for setting up commission to manage NCR air quality
News: President of India has promulgated an ordinance to constitute a Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region(NCR) and adjoining areas. Facts: Purpose: To tackle air pollution and …
Read MoreRadio-tagged Amur Falcons arrive in Manipur
News: Chuilon and Irang, the radio-tagged Amur Falcons have arrived in Manipur after completing one migratory journey that covered 29,000 km in 361 days. Facts: The Amur Falcon locally known …
Read MoreKabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is …
Read MoreInternational Snow Leopard Day
News: International Snow Leopard Day is being observed on October 23 every year since 2013.The primary aim of the day is to raise awareness on conservation and protection of the …
Read MoreClimate financing adds to poor countries debt pile: Oxfam
News: Oxfam has released a report titled Climate finance shadow report 2020 – assessing progress towards the $100 billion commitment. Facts: Background: Developed countries had committed in 2009 to mobilise $100 billion every year …
Read MoreExplained: Yellow dust, which North Korea has warned could be carrying Covid-19
News: North Korean authorities have urged citizens to remain indoors to avoid contact with a mysterious cloud of ‘yellow dust’ blowing in from China which they have warned could bring Covid-19 …
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