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Intense Flooding

In News  There has been an increase in the magnitude, the frequency and the intensity of floods in many parts of the world.  Nearly a third of Pakistan is experiencing devastation, with a spread of diseases and severe shortage of potable water after intense flooding.  Major Events  In June 2022 Assam experienced one of its […]

Silphion

In News Recently, a study claimed that the Mediterranean medicinal plant considered a cure-all that mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. About Silphion About the plant It was found in the Mediterranean. It was a golden-flowered plant.  Anatolia (Turkey)  A researcher from Istanbul University found a plant species in 2021 at three […]

Dibang Hydel project

In News  The National Green Tribunal (NGT) dismissed the case it took up suo motu on the grant of forest clearance for the 3000-MW Dibang hydel project without meeting the precondition of declaring a national park. The Tribunal did so after it was informed by Arunachal Pradesh that “the local people are not willing to […]

Global Methane Pledge

In News  Methane emissions will likely increase by 13 per cent by 2030 without the Global Methane Pledge. About Global Methane Pledge,  It was launched in 2021, aims to keep alive the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal.  Over a 100 countries have committed to reducing global methane emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2030 […]

Taj Mahal & Pollution Warning

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal. More about the news The Supreme Court recently directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The apex court has […]

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

In News Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the MOEFCC has set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities by 2026. About The target was updated due to an overall improvement in PM10 levels in 2021. 20 cities have met the national standards for annual average PM10 concentration […]

Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Context The Government of India has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  He will also function as a Secretary to the Department of Military Affairs.  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Genesis: The CDS was created in 2019 for a dual role, as the most senior uniformed officer […]

Exercise Kakadu 2022

In News Recently, a P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Indian Navy participated in the Multinational Maritime Exercise Kakadu 2022. About  It was hosted by the Royal Australian Navy in Darwin along with INS Satpura.  It is a biennial maritime exercise that brings together around 3,000 personnel, 15 warships and more than 30 […]

Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) Missile

In News  DRDO conducted two successful test flights of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile .  Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile  About: It is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and […]

‘Neelakurinji’ Bloom

In  News  The Neelakurinji flowers have turned the green patches of Bababudangiri range of the Western Ghats (Chandradrona Mountains) into purple-blue. Bathukamma flower festival is celebrated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as per Satavahana Calendar during the Navratri festival. About Neelakurinji Flower It is a shrub of the Acanthaceae family that famously blooms once every […]

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