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India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019 levels. This decline is part of India’s broader strategy...

January 2, 2025

Groundwater Nitrate Contamination in India

India faces groundwater contamination issue, particularly due to excessive nitrates. The Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) reports that as of 2023, 440 districts have unsafe nitrate levels, up from...

January 2, 2025

Gaza Faces Hypothermia Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified due to severe cold weather. In just one week, six infants have succumbed to hypothermia. The ongoing conflict has restricted access...

January 2, 2025

Water Surges in Rajasthan’s Desert Town

On December 28, 2023, a surprising event unfolded in Mohangarh, Rajasthan. During a tubewell drilling operation, water unexpectedly gushed from the ground, prompting speculation about the ancient Saraswati...

January 2, 2025

Bhopal Toxic Waste Disposal Begins in Pithampur

A step has been taken to remove hazardous waste from the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. This action follows a stern directive from the Madhya Pradesh High...

January 1, 2025

Uttrakhand Forest Department Establishes Mahabharata Vatika

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has established two gardens in Haldwani, showcasing plant species referenced in ancient Indian epics. These gardens, named Ramayana Vatika and Mahabharata Vatika, aim to...

January 1, 2025

NMCG Approves Key Ganga Conservation Projects

The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently taken place. Chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, this meeting focused on approving...

January 1, 2025

Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024

The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for 2024 was released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri CR Patil. This report, prepared by the Central Ground...

January 1, 2025

November 2024 – Record Warmth in India

November 2024 marked climatic event for India, as it became the second warmest November in 123 years. The average maximum temperature reached 29.37ºC, exceeding the normal by 0.62ºC....

January 1, 2025

2024 – A Year of Climate Crisis: UN Report

The United Nations has reported extreme weather patterns and record-breaking heat, urging immediate global action to avert disaster. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached alarming highs, contributing to a...

December 31, 2024

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