Context: Recently, the Wildlife officials of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh informed about the birth of seven cheetah cubs. About Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus): It is the fastest terrestrial animal on earth, and native to Africa and central Iran.The Gestation Period: 93 days;Cub Mortality: Higher in Protected Areas (like National Parks and Wildlife Reserves); It […]
In Context What is Textile Waste? How Does It Impact the Environment? Textile Recycling Why is Textile Recycling Important? Indian Scenario Textile Waste Management in India Government Initiatives Recommendations Conclusion
Context: About the GROW Key Highlights: Do you know?– Approximately 16.96% of the total Geographical Area (TGA) is wasteland in India. It requires transformation for productive use.a. The Union Budget of Government of India (FY-2022-23) has underlined the promotion of agroforestry and private forestry as a priority.b. Approximately 50% of the wastelands are non-forest lands,
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Context Background Reasons for the increase in human-wildlife conflict Why is Wayanad worst-affected? Solutions
Context Key Features of the Bill Water Pollution: A Growing Concern Causes Impact on Health and Environment Measures to Control Conclusion
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News ∙ The coal production in the country has shot up to over 664 million tonnes during the financial year 2023-24. About ∙ It is a robust 12.29 percent increase over the corresponding figure of over 591 million tonnes for the same period of the previous year. ∙ The government aims to further increase production
Context ∙ The Prime Minister of India inaugurated Kochi – Lakshadweep Submarine Optical Fibre Cable to provide 100 Gbps internet connectivity to the Lakshadweep. About ∙ For the first time since independence, Lakshadweep will be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable. ο Earlier, the only means of communication with the Islands was through Satellite medium,
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Context ∙ India has nominated Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) scheme under the Ramsar Convention. About ∙ These are the first three Indian cities nominated for WCA based on the proposals received from state wetlands authorities in collaboration with municipal corporations. ∙ Sirpur Wetland (Indore), Yashwant Sagar (Indore), Bhoj Wetland
Context: ∙ The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report titled “The ∙ The report extensively explores the potential and challenges of e-fuels as a solution for decarbonizing the transport sector. Key Findings ∙ Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels: Significant reductions in fossil fuel demand are possible in road transport through fuel efficiency improvements and
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