UN global climate action award
News:Infosys has won the United Nations Global Climate Action Award (UNGCAA). Facts: Why Infosys was awarded? Infosys was awarded in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category for “Infosys’ Journey to Carbon …
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NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019
News:Union Minister for Jal Shakti has presented the National Water Mission Awards- 2019. Facts: National water mission award: The water mission awards is an initiative of National Water Mission (NWM), …
Read MoreIndia Water Week-2019
News:President of India has inaugurated the 6th India Water Week-2019, at Vigyan Bhavan,New Delhi. Facts: About India water week: India Water Week is a forum where international and national experts, …
Read MoreExplained: How coal gasification can help India reduce its energy import
News:Odisha’s Talcher fertiliser plant has been awarded a contract for starting a coal gasification unit for the production of urea and Ammonia. Facts: What is coal gasification? Coal gasification is …
Read MoreEmissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
News:Gujarat government has launched the world’s first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for trading in Particulate Matter(PM) emissions. Facts: Features of the scheme: The programme aims to reduce particulate air pollution …
Read MoreMicrohyla eos
News:Scientists have discovered a new discovered species of frog named Microhyla eos from Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Microhyla: Microhyla are a group of narrow-mouthed frogs (subfamily Microhylinae) that is primarily …
Read MoreNational Adaptation Fund
News:Experts have said that the National adaptation fund has been allocated only Rs 100 crore in the Budget and about one pilot project in each state. Facts: About the fund: …
Read MoreHappy Seeder
News:Punjab Chief Minister has said that farmers should use Happy Seeders for direct wheat sowing as it will lead to increased productivity. Facts: About Happy seeder(HS): Happy Seeder(HS) is a …
Read MoreGlobal Climate Strike movement
News:Students in more than 2,000 cities across the world are holding demonstrations under the #FridaysforFuture movement also called Global Climate Strike movement. Facts: About Global Climate Strike movement: The #FridaysforFuture …
Read MoreHealthy life a basic right, Prime Minister Modi tells UN meet
News:At the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly,Indian Prime minister has addressed the Universal Health coverage meeting. Facts: Key takeaways:The Prime Minister has said that a healthy …
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