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Dark Sky Reserve in Ladakh, Meaning, Criteria, Importance

Context: Ladakh will soon have South East Asia’s first Night Sky Sanctuary at Hanle. It will be South East Asia’s first Night Sky sanctuary situated within Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary. What is Dark Sky Reserve? Definition: A Dark Sky Reserve is...

Climate-Smart Agriculture In India, Definition, Scope, Benefits

Context: Climate-smart agriculture has the potential to assure food security, empower farmers, and protect our delicate ecosystems. What Is Climate Smart Agriculture? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is a strategy aimed at transforming and...

Emissions Gap Report 2023, Key Highlights, Measures, Challenges

Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023 titled “Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs”. About Emission Gap Report 2023 Emission gap: It is the difference between where greenhouse gas emissions are projected to...

OECD Report on Plastic Pollution, Sources, Types, Causes, Impacts

Context: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released an interim report (titled “Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis”) Key Findings of the OECD Report By 2040, it's expected that the release of microplastics into...

Jal Diwali Campaign – Women for Water, Water for Women, Objectives

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a new initiative called the “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” under its flagship scheme - Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), in partnership with the Ministry’s National...

Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign 2023, Objectives

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is set to kick off the "Swachh Diwali Subh Diwali Campaign" from November 6th to 12th, 2023, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. The campaign's primary goal is to encourage a more...

Supreme Court Bans Firecrackers in India, Green Firecrackers

The Supreme Court has issued a significant clarification in its efforts to combat pollution, extending its 2021 ruling, which permitted the use of only "green firecrackers," to apply not only to the Delhi-NCR region but nationwide. During the hearing, the...

Air Pollution in India, Causes, Effects, Sources, Challenges

A recent study titled 'Respirer Reports Analysis of Air Quality in October for the past five years' by Respirer Living Sciences reveals significant air pollution trends in India's major state capitals. Air Pollution According to the definition of Air Pollution,...

Odd-even rule in Delhi, Timing, Exemption, Penalty, Benefits and Criticism

Delhi, the capital of India, is grappling with severe air pollution, particularly during the winter months. To combat this ongoing issue and improve air quality, the Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, announced a series of measures, including the reintroduction of...

International Day for Biosphere Reserve 2023, Theme, Status and Significance

On November 3, the world celebrates the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, established by UNESCO in 2022. This day highlights the vital role of Biosphere Reserves in preserving the delicate harmony between nature and culture. These reserves are essential for...