Petersberg Climate Dialogue
News:The 11th session of ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ was held for the first time through video conferencing. Facts: Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been organized by the Government of Germany since 2010. …
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Amur Falcon
News:The radio tagged Amur falcons have started to arrive in India for further destination to their breeding grounds in northern China. Facts: Amur falcons(Falco amurensis) are the world’s longest travelling …
Read MoreExplained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed
News:European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service(CAMS) has announced that a hole in the Arctic ozone layer believed to be the biggest reported over the Arctic has closed. Facts: Ozone Hole:It …
Read MoreDehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
News:National Board for Wild Life(NBWL) has recommended coal mining in a part of Dehing Patkai elephant reserve which includes the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. Facts: The Dehing Patkai …
Read MoreRohtang Pass
News:The Border Roads Organisation(BRO) has opened the Rohtang Pass for transporting essential supplies and relief materials to the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh amid the lockdown. Facts: Rohtang …
Read MoreDevanahalli pomelo
News:The Bangalore International Airport Limited(BIAL) has decided to plant 500 Devanahalli Pomelo trees as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Facts: The Devanahalli pomelo is a variety of the …
Read MorePeriyar River
News:Periyar river has turned black due to discharge of chemical wastes by industries located on the banks of the river. Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the …
Read MoreSujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan- Phase 3 Launched
News: The third edition Gujarat’s ”Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan” was launched. The scheme will continue till June 10th. Facts: It is a water conservation scheme started in 2018. It …
Read MoreWorld Earth Day
News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded …
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