About The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was enacted to ensure the conservation of forests and the protection of wildlife. The basic objective of the Act is to regulate the indiscriminate diversion of forest lands for non forestry uses and to …
About CAQM The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital region and adjoining areas is a statutory body established under the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas, Act, 2021. The Commission has been …
Background The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021, was passed by the Parliament in 2021. What is the Act all about? The monitoring and management of air quality in the Delhi-NCR …
About Rat hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams. This practice is prevalent in Meghalaya. The term “rat hole” refers to the narrow pits dug into the ground, typically just large enough for one …
About Plankton crash A plankton crash is when a dramatic bloom of plankton in a pond is replaced by very few viable plankton. This can be caused by a lack of nutrients or CO2 Dead plankton can create large amounts …