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Rhino reintroduction in Assam

According to the 14th Assam rhino estimation, Rhinos in Manas National Park have higher life expectancy, however they need translocation support. About the 14th Assam rhino estimation Rhino...

June 14, 2022

European Parliament Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

Members of the European Parliament recently voted to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. Key Facts This voting was held on an amendment, that...

June 11, 2022

Canada Carbon Emissions Market

Government of Canada has launched “Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System”, in a bid to reduce carbon pollution. Reducing greenhouse gases from waste, which is responsible for 7 percent...

June 10, 2022

India’s achievement in Ethanol Blending

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that, India has achieved 10 percent ethanol blending of petrol, five months before the schedule. Significance of the blending 10 percent ethanol...

June 8, 2022

Blue Duke: State butterfly of Sikkim

During the celebration of World Environment Day 2022; the Chief Minister of Sikkim, P.S. Golay, declared Blue Duke as “State Butterfly of Sikkim”. Highlights This was announced at...

June 8, 2022

New Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife (MSBWL) recently approved 12 new conservation reserves and 3 wildlife sanctuaries, for boosting wildlife conservation movement and environment protection movement. Key Facts These...

June 8, 2022

Bihar: Elephant rescue Centre at Valmiki Tiger Reserve

An elephant rescue centre has been established by the forest department of Bihar at  Valmiki Tiger Reserve at West Champaran district of Bihar. Highlights The elephant rescue centre...

June 7, 2022

LiFE-Lifestyle for Environment Movement

Global initiative “Lifestyle for Environment Movement” was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of “World Environment Day” on June 5, 2022. Highlights During the launch...

June 7, 2022

World Environment Day 2022

The World Environment Day 2022 was observed on June 5. It is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Why World Environment Day is celebrated? The World Environment...

June 6, 2022

Mandatory Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ)

Recently, the Apex Court directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across India should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of minimum 1 km, starting from demarcated...

June 6, 2022

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