Forestry
International Day of Forests
Every year on March 21st, World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated to increase global awareness about the crucial role of forests in sustaining life on Earth. The day is recognised as an effort to educate people ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024 • Current Affairs - March, 2023 • Current Affairs - March, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’ App
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently launched the Department of Forest & Environment’s Amrit Brikshya Andolan web portal and mobile application, along with the Wood-based Industry (WBI) registration web portal. The initiative aims to make a significant impact on ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana
On the occasion of World Forestry Day, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the Mukhyamantri Vriksh Sampada Yojana, also known as the Chief Minister Tree Wealth Scheme. The scheme aims to promote tree plantation across the state by providing financial ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050
The report titled “The global forest sector outlook 2050: Assessing future demand and sources of timber for a sustainable economy” was released recently by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the 26th Session of the Food and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
NSO First revised FY21 GDP estimates
The National Statistical Office recently released the first revised GDP estimates for the fiscal year 2021. According to the estimates, the GDP contracted by 6.6%. Earlier, the GDP had contracted by 7.3%. The contraction is mainly due to COVID pandemic ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
United Nations Global Compact Study: Women Labour-force has declined greatly in India
The United Nations Global Compact conducted a study recently and found that female labour participation has decreased from 34% in 2006 to 24.8% in 2020. The study also says that out of the 153 countries surveyed, India is the only ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
FSI: 21.4% of forest cover prone to forest fires
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently released India State of Forest Report, 2019. The report predominantly talks about forest cover in the country. The report also mentions about forest fires in the country. Highlights of forest fire ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
TFRI launchs app ‘INSECT PESTS’
The Jabalpur-based Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI) has launched a mobile phone application containing details about insects and pests and their management. The app “INSECT PESTS” is a tool that provides information on insect and pests found in various forest ..