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About Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his first-ever meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) last week, on World Wildlife Day on March 3 at Gir. The last full-body NBWL meeting was held on September 5, 2012, chaired by then PM Manmohan Singh. The PM is the ex officio chairman of the NBWL. The present-day … Read more
About According to the World Air Quality Report for 2024 published by IQAir, a Swiss company that tracks global air quality, Byrnihat on the Meghalaya-Assam border is the “most polluted city in the world”. The high level of pollution in Byrnihat, a town on the Meghalaya-Assam border, is due to emissions from local factories, including distilleries, … Read more
Why in news:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1854102®=3&lang=1 About A gene bank is a repository of genetic material, such as seeds, pollen or tissue samples, collected from different plant species in order to protect them from potential extinction and preserve vital varieties for future generations. India’s first gene bank was set up in 1996 by the Indian Council of … Read more
Why in news:- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-multi-nation-alliance-for-city-to-city-collaboration/article69286040.ece About India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance for city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships for sustainable urban development. This forum would provide a critical platform for policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and development partners to discuss and implement sustainable solutions for waste management and resource efficiency … Read more
Why in news:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/notify-sacred-groves-oran-in-state-as-forests-supreme-court-orders-rajasthan-101734531319673.html About Orans are traditional sacred groves found in Rajasthan. Orans are sacred groves established by local communities since pre-agrarian times, each presided over by a local deity whose idol is placed within the grove. These groves hold deep socio-religious significance, with different traditions associated with various Orans. However, a shared belief across all … Read more
PRAKRITI 2025 (Promoting Resilience, Awareness, Knowledge, and Resources for Integrating Transformational Initiatives) ABOUT BEE / The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on March 1, 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies … Read more