News: Scientists at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) have invented PUSA Decomposer. Facts: It is a set of four tablets made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw …
Read MoreNews: A study commissioned by the Observer Research Foundation, has found that the retreat of glaciers in the Himalayan Hindu Kush region is affecting the surface water and groundwater availability …
Read MoreNews: Union Environment Ministry has announced that the Indian Government has recommended eight Indian beaches for the “Blue Flag” certification. Facts: The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in …
Read MoreNews: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen …
Read MoreNews: According to a study by the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of the Science & Technology Ministry, Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin holds a massive reserve of methane hydrate and a rich …
Read MoreNews: United in Science 2020 report has been released by the UN Secretary General. Facts: About the report: The report aims to bring together the latest climate science related updates …
Read MoreNews: The Ministry of Mines has requested the Environment Ministry to exempt it from paying Net Present Value(NPV) for digging exploratory boreholes in forests.However, the Environment Ministry has refused saying …
Read MoreNews: Institute for Economics & Peace(IEP) has released the inaugural edition of the report titled “Ecological Threat Register(ETR)”. Facts: About the report: The report measures the ecological threats countries are …
Read MoreNews: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas has addressed the first World Solar Technology Summit. Facts: World Solar Technology Summit(WSTS): It has been organised by International Solar Alliance(ISA) and …
Read MoreNews: Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country to declare Sonneratia alba as a state mangrove tree species. Facts: Sonneratia alba or mangrove apple: It is …
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