Earth’s Ozone Layer on Track to Recovery within Four Decades

The Earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation, is on track to recover within four decades, according to a scientific assessment conducted by a panel of experts and backed by the United Nations. The findings, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

September 16: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed every year on September 16. Key points International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is also known as World Ozone Day. It is observed to raise awareness ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

50th Anniversary of UNEP

At its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) marked its 50-year anniversary. Participants pledged to rally behind the idea of a green and inclusive future. Overview: In the recently concluded UN Environment Assembly 175 countries supported ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Microbes from Earth could survive on Mars- says a study

Recently, a study was published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology that some microbes that are found on Earth might temporarily survive on the Mars. Highlights This study is significant for the success of future MARS missions. The endurance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021

September 16: International Day for Prevention of the Ozone Layer

The International Day for the preservation of the ozone layer which is also known as the World Ozone day is being observed today on September 16, 2020.  Theme for 2020 edition is- “Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

DHRUVs: UV based Sanitizer by DRDO to sanitize phones

The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has developed Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitizer (DHRUVS). Highlights The RCI of DRDO based in Hyderabad has developed a Ultra Violet Cabinet to sanitize mobile phones, laptops, iPads, passbooks, challans ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020