RK Singh launches ASH TRACK Mobile App to monitor fly ash from thermal plants

R.K Singh, the Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, has launched a web-based monitoring System and a Fly Ash mobile application “ASH TRACK” in New Delhi on February 8, 2018. These platforms will enable ..

India’s first garbage fest ’Kachra Mahotsav 2018’ organized in Chhattisgarh

The garbage festival ’Kachra Mahotsav’ was organized by the Raipur Municipal Corporation in Chhattisgarh from January 19 to 21, 2018. This unique fest was organized by the Raipur Municipal Corporation. According to the municipal corporation, it was the India’s first ..

Rs 50,000 fine to be slapped on airlines if they empty human waste in air

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has said that it will impose a fine of 50,000 rupees on airlines if their planes empty toilet tanks in the air while landing and splattering human waste on houses. To this effect, NGT has ..

India recycles less than 5% of its total e-waste: Assocham

As per the industry body Assocham, less than 5% of India’s total electronic waste (e-waste) gets recycled due to deficient infrastructure, legislation and framework. Growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 20%, India annually produces over 4.4 lakh ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

e-waste dumping illegal from now on: violation can lead to jail

Dumping of e-waste, comprising electronic items like television sets, mobile phones and computers is illegal from now on. It is also illegal to sell e-waste to local scrap dealers. Under the Electronic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011, notified a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012

Current Affairs Notes

May 29, 2009The United States will host the next G-20 Summit on September 24 and 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first G-20 meeting was held in November last year, while Britain hosted the second summit in April. At the Pittsburgh ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2009