About The Namami Gange Programme was launched in 2014 for a period up to 31st March, 2021 to rejuvenate River Ganga and its tributaries. The programme was subsequently extended up to 31st March, 2026. The main objective of the river …
What are Wetlands? A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem The Ramsar Convention defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen, peatlands or …
Why in news? As humans warm the planet, the once reliably frigid and frozen Arctic is becoming wetter and stormier, with shifts in its climate and seasons that are forcing local communities, wildlife and ecosystems to adapt, scientists said in …
What’s the news? The Odisha government has come up with a ‘comprehensive action plan for conservation of elephants and mitigation of human-elephant conflict’, a zonation approach to maintain a long-term viable population of 1700-1800 elephants in the State. According to …
What is the Miyawaki method? Miyawaki is a technique of growing dense plantations in a short time. This method originated in Japan and is now increasingly adopted in other parts of the world. It is named after the Japanese botanist …
Context India has pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2070 which can only be met with urgent actions in this decade. Reaching net-zero could benefit India through lower-cost energy, greater energy security and the growth of futuristic industries. Challenges …
About the Initiative Mission LiFE is a global initiative by India to help the world in its fight against climate change and lead to a sustainable way of life to achieve the sustainable development goals set by the U.N. Mission …
Context The government has formally approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a stated aim of making India a global hub for the production of green hydrogen. About the Mission India’s Mission was first announced by the Prime Minister in …
Hydrogen Hydrogen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic and highly combustible gaseous substance. It is also the lightest, simplest and most abundant member of the family of chemical elements in the universe. Hydrogen is a clean fuel and an efficient …
About Greater One-Horned Rhino The greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the rhino species. It is also known as Indian rhino. Once widespread across the entire northern part of the Indian subcontinent, rhino populations plummeted as they …