News: India Meteorological Department(IMD) has launched a dynamic, impact-based cyclone warning system. Facts: Aim: To minimise economic losses and damage to property from cyclones that hit the country’s coasts every …
Read MoreNews: The Chilika Development Authority(CDA) has designated the fishing cat as ambassador which is being called as an important step towards conservation of the vulnerable species. Facts: Fishing Cat: It …
Read MoreNews: Eight beaches from India have received the ‘coveted’ Blue Flag certification. Facts: Which are those Eight Beaches? The eight Indian beaches that have received the Blue Flag certification are: …
Read MoreNews: The World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD) 2020 is being observed on 10th October,2020. Facts: World Migratory Bird Day: It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection …
Read MoreNews: The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. …
Read MoreNews: Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority(EPCA) has directed Delhi and neighbouring States to implement Graded Response Action Plan(GRAP) from 15th October 2020. Facts: Graded Response Action Plan(GRAP): It is …
Read MoreNews: Delhi Cabinet has approved the ‘Tree Transplantation Policy’ for the preservation of trees in the Capital. Facts: Key Provisions of the Policy: A minimum of 80% of trees affected …
Read MoreNews: Goa has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State in the country as it has successfully provided 100% Functional Household Tap Connections(FHTCs) in the rural areas by utilising the …
Read MoreNews: Greenpeace India and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has released its annual report titled “Ranking the World’s Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Hotspots: 2019-2020”. Facts: Top …
Read MoreNews: The Union Cabinet has approved the Ratification of seven (7) chemicals listed under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs). Facts: Seven POPs: The seven POPs prohibited from manufacturing, trading …
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