Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index–SARAL. It is the first of its kind index to provide a comprehensive overview of state-level measures …
Read MoreA recent report titled ‘Skin and Bones Unresolved:An Analysis of Tiger Seizures from 2000-2018’ has quantified the illegal global trade in tigers and tiger parts between 2000 and 2018. The …
Read MoreThe World Bank has released a report on the relation between water pollution and economic growth. The report relied on the biggest-ever database assembled on global water quality using monitoring …
Read MoreMinistry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) has approved a proposal to declare ocean energy as renewable energy. This means that energy produced using various forms of ocean energy such as …
Read MoreNepal authorities have announced a ban on single-use plastics in Mount Everest region.The new rule will come into effect from January 1, 2020. This decision is aimed at reducing the …
Read MoreAccording to a report titled ‘Loaded batteries:Mapping the toxic waste trail”,more than 90% of the lead-acid batteries disposed off are ending up with the informal sector. This means they are …
Read MoreThe Tamil Nadu government will put in place an M-sand policy.The policy aims to promote the use of M-sand as an alternative building material. The policy will also help to …
Read MoreThe World Health Organization(WHO) will be releasing it’s report on the presence of microplastics in drinking water. The report will examine the potential human health risks associated with exposure to …
Read MoreIceland has honoured the passing of Ok Jokull glacier.It is the first glacier lost to climate change in the world. The glacier was officially declared dead by the Icelandic Meteorological …
Read MoreIIT Kharagpur will be implementing the multi-institutional Saraswati 2.0 project. The project has been funded by the European Union and the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology and …
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