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Power Foundation

Power foundation is the policy advocacy society set up by the government for power and allied sectors. Establishment of Power foundation Power foundation is a society formed under...

March 12, 2022

Study: Amazon Rainforest close to Tipping Point

Recently, a study on the Amazon rainforest was published in the Nature Climate Change journal. Observations Using 30 years of satellite data and statistical tools, the researchers observed...

March 10, 2022

What are ‘Karewas’?

Karewas are highly fertile alluvial soil deposits found in the Kashmir valley. About Karewas In the Kashmiri dialect, Karewas means “elevated table-land.” Godwin-Austin (1859) was the first one...

March 9, 2022

Manas National Park- Rise in Tiger Population

The Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have witnessed a sharp rise in the population of rhinos and tigers. Overview: The authorities of the national park...

March 9, 2022

What is a ‘Trellis structure’?

Trellis structure is an architectural structure made from a lattice of interwoven pieces of any material like wood, bamboo, or metal. Uses of Trellis structure Trellis structure can...

March 9, 2022

Plastics Innovation Hub Indonesia

A partnership has been established by Australia and Indonesia with the aim of tackling plastic pollution in the Indo-Pacific region. Overview: The Australian government’s Department of Foreign Affairs...

March 9, 2022

Acetabularia jalakanyakae

Acetabularia jalakanyakae is the new marine algae species discovered in India. Discovery of the species Acetabularia jalakanyakae was discovered by Indian scientists from the Central University of Punjab...

March 8, 2022

Climateprenurship

Climateprenurship is a form of social entrepreneurship to fight climate change. Highlights Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, addressed a Special Interactive Session on Environment, “ONLY ONE...

March 8, 2022

WII Report on Sunderbans Tigers

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) was entrusted to prepare a report on the increasing cases on man-animal conflict. In this regard WII released a preliminary report, which is...

March 7, 2022

‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ initiatives

‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ are the initiatives to tackle the issue of plastic waste in India. About the initiatives ‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ initiatives were launched by Union Minister of...

March 5, 2022

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