C40 cities climate summit
News:Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) has not granted the mandatory travel clearance to Delhi Chief Minister for the C40 World Mayors Summit at Copenhagen. Facts: About C-40: C40 is a network …
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Hindu Kush Mountains
News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) will collaborate with meteorological agencies in China and Pakistan, among others, to provide climate forecast services to countries in Hindu Kush Mountain region. It will …
Read MoreGraded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
News: Starting October 15, some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi’s neighbourhood, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Facts: In pursuant …
Read MoreAsia Environmental Enforcement Award
News: Indian Forest Service(IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey has been selected for the prestigious Asia Environmental Enforcement Award by the United Nations Environment Programme. Facts: About Asia Environmental Enforcement Awards: The …
Read MoreBharat Stage Six(BS VI) norms
News:Minister for the Environment has said that the country will shift to Bharat Stage Six (BS-VI) vehicular emission norms from BS-IV by April 2020. Facts: About Bharat Stage norms: Bharat …
Read MoreGanga Aamantran Abhiyan
News:Union Jal Shakti Minister launched Ganga Aamantran – a unique social awareness initiative to connect with Ganga’s Stakeholders. Facts: About the abhiyan: The ‘Ganga Aamantran Abhiyan’ is an exploratory open-water …
Read MoreWildlife Week India
News:The Forest department has organised an awareness rally to launch Wildlife Week India. Facts: About Wildlife week: The Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country every year between 2nd …
Read MoreGreen Crackers
News:Government of India has launched green firecrackers in a bid to resolve the crisis of air pollution. Facts: Background: In October 2018,the Supreme Court had banned the manufacture, sale and …
Read MoreBandipur Tiger Reserve
News:Karnataka Chief Minister has said that the ban on vehicular movement through Bandipur forest during night will continue. Facts: Wayanad district in Kerala has witnessed protests against a ban on …
Read MoreYouth Climate Conclave
News:The Delegation of European Union (EU) to India has launched the Youth Climate Conclave. Facts: About the Youth Climate Conclave: The Youth Climate Conclave will be held as part of …
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