Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be among the five urban leaders from around the Read More …
Category: Environment
Daring Cities 2020
Madhuca diplostemon tree species
Madhuca diplostemon (family Sapotaceae) tree species, long believed extinct, has been rediscovered after a gap Read More …
Zombie fires in Arctic
According to recent study, “Zombie fires” and burning of fire-resistant vegetation are new features driving Read More …
Leuser Ecosystem exploitation
According to an investigation by global watchdog Rainforest Action Network (RAN), food and cosmetic companies Read More …
Sajjangarh wildlife sanctuary and Lantana camara
A special drive was launched to uproot the invasive lantana bushes in the Sajjangarh wildlife Read More …
Sandalwood Spike Disease (SSD)
According to a study by scientists from the Bengaluru-based Institute of Wood Science & Technology Read More …
World Rhino Day 2020
The World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on September 22 to emphasize the importance Read More …
Eight Indian beaches recommended for Blue Flag label
For the first time eight beaches of India have been recommended for the International eco-label, Read More …
Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation
During the Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries, the Global Initiative on Reducing Read More …
Global Coral Reef R&D Accelerator Platform
During the Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries, the Global Coral Reef R&D Read More …
Streets for People Challenge
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, on September 11, Read More …
Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Read More …
Net Present Value (NPV) of Forest land
Why in the news? The Ministry of Mines has requested an expert advisory committee of Read More …
India-Japan Mutual Logistics Services Pact
India and Japan on September 10, 2020 signed an Agreement between the two countries concerning Read More …
Living Planet Report 2020
The Living Planet Report 2020 was released by international non-profit World Wide Fund for Nature on September Read More …
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
The General Assembly of the United Nations on December 19, 2020 had adopted a resolution Read More …
Kaziranga to be expanded by 3,053 hectares
The Assam state government has approved the addition of 30.53 sq. km ( 3,053 hectares) Read More …
Project Dolphin for Gangetic dolphin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day Speech this year, announced the government’s plan to launch a Read More …
Early migration of butterflies in South India
According to a report, the annual migration of butterflies from the hill ranges of the Read More …
Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents (Rats)
The Lakshadweep Administration has launched the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents (Rats)’. Under Read More …
Manser Wetlands Rejuvenation and Development Plan
Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on August 27, 2020 reviewed the Comprehensive Read More …
African catfish farming ban
The district administration committee identified 259 prohibited African catfish farms in the district of Krishnagiri, Tamil Read More …
Thumbipuranam- Kerala Dragonfly Festival
The WWF-India Kerala unit has joined hands with the Society for Odonate Studies (SOS) and Read More …
Swachh Survekshan 2020 : Indore cleanest city
Indore of Madhya Pradesh has become the cleanest city in the country for the fourth Read More …
Ministry of Environment’s Integrated Regional Offices
With a view to achieving outcomes related to the mandates of Ministry of Environment, Forest Read More …