Emission levels rising faster in Indian cities than in China
Urbanisation is accelerating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles in India at a faster than
Two-thirds of Himalayan ice cap may melt
Study according to Kathmandu-based International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Nepal says that two-thirds of Himalayan glaciers, the world’s Third Pole could melt by 2100 if global emissions are not reduced.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme
To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the Government while presenting the Interim Budget 2019-20 announced the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
Protect places outside Ecologically Sensitive Zones(ESZ)
According to K C Malhotra founder of Save Western Ghat Movement (SWGM),
Protection of places other than located in ESZ is very critical for Western Ghat protection.
Polar Vortex:
Extreme cold wave has spread through US Midwest, caused by blast of arctic air which is known as ‘polar vortex’ event.
Great Indian Bustard
The Rajasthan government proposed setting up of captive breeding centres for the Great Indian Bustards to boost their wild population.
Oceans are heating up at a quickening pace, say scientists
New report on ocean heating.
Fine on Meghalaya govt for failing to curb illegal mining
The NGT imposed a cost of ₹100 crore on the Meghalaya government following a report submitted by an independent committee on mining in the State.
Morocco ranks high in climate action
Morocco has been named the second best performing country after Sweden in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).
Exotic trees eating up Western Ghat’s grasslands
Exotic species attack on western ghats.