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Tiger Relocation Project
Tiger Relocation Project is an inter-state project to relocate tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Odisha. It was started in 2018 to improve the tiger population in Odisha. As...
Snow harvesting
Snow harvesting is a method used to address water scarcity in cold deserts and higher altitude regions that experience snowfall. In this method, snow is collected during the...
World Water Day
The World Water Day is an international day observed to throw focus on SDG 6 i.e. water and sanitation for all by 2030. It is marked on 22nd...
Shadow fishing
Shadow fishing or tchay-e-gard shikar is a traditional fishing method practiced in the Kashmir region. It is mainly practiced in the Anchar Lake in Srinagar’s Soura area. In...
Dust storm
Dust storm is a meteorological phenomenon where strong winds lift up and transport dust particles in a storm. These mainly occur in arid and semi-arid regions. These storms...
CFC 11
CFC 11 or trichlorofluoromethane is a chlorofluorocarbon- a category of compounds that are known to be ozone-depleting. It is noted for its use as a refrigerant and more...
Over summering
Over summering is a phenomenon where migratory birds that arrive at a location for the winter stay over for several years. Eg: some flamingo at the Chilika Lake...
Carbon border agreement
Carbon border agreement is one of the plans proposed by the European Green Deal. It involves the extension of carbon taxes and carbon emission trading to cross- border...
Old growth forest
Old growth forests or virgin forests are those forests that have reached great age and bear no visible signs of human activity. About one third of the world’s...
Food Waste Index
Food Waste Index is a report from the United Nations Environment Program to assess the prevalence of food wastage across the world. The 2021 report found that 17%...
Simlipal biosphere reserve
Simlipal biosphere reserve is a 5,569 sq km area comprising of the Simlipal national park cum tiger reserve along with its adjoining areas. It is located in the...
