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Ban of Use of ‘Single-use plastic’

June 21, 2022

Union government has banned the use of ‘single-use plastic’ from July 1, 2022. Highlights Gazette notification was issued by Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2021, and announced the ban. It has now defined a list of items, ..

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Giant Stingray: World’s largest freshwater fish

June 21, 2022

Scientists have caught the world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, named giant stingray, in the Mekong River of Cambodia. Key Points The stingray was captured on June 13, 2022. It measured almost four metres from snout to tail while weighed under 300kg. ..

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UNESCO Reserve List: Khuvsgul Lake National Park

June 20, 2022

The Khuvsgul Lake National Park of Mongolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. Key Points This decision was taken during 34th session of International Co-ordinating council of Man and Biosphere Programme. This programme is ..

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Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022

June 17, 2022

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the “Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022”- road map for carbon neutrality by 2070 on June 16, 2022. Highlights During the inauguration, minister emphasized on maintaining equilibrium between environment, ecology, and development. ..

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Rhino reintroduction in Assam

June 14, 2022

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 census was carried out in all three ranges of Manas National Park ..

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European Parliament Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars

June 11, 2022

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 would have allowed some auto emissions through new vehicles after 2035. This ..

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Canada Carbon Emissions Market

June 10, 2022

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 of greenhouse gases in Canada, is a key component for achieving Canada’s ..

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India’s achievement in Ethanol Blending

June 8, 2022

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 blending has reduced carbon emission by 27 lakh tonnes. It has saved ..

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Blue Duke: State butterfly of Sikkim

June 8, 2022

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 Saramsa Garden near Ranipool, in an event organized by Forest department. Blue ..

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New Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Maharashtra

June 8, 2022

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 protected areas (PAs) will have an area of around 1,000 sq km. ..

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