Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP)
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Hydrogel for Microplastics Removal
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Plastic Overshoot Day 2024
The 2024 Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point where the world’s production of plastic waste exceeds its capacity to manage it safely, projected to occur…
Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS)
The Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), established in 2006, is an essential network designed to monitor the Indian Ocean’s marine and atmospheric conditions. It includes…
[Indepth] Forever Chemicals (PFAS): How They’re Harming Your Health Without You Knowing
Recent findings in India have unveiled a concerning presence of toxic 'forever chemicals', or PFAS, in everyday items such as bandages, with studies i…
Threats to the Great Indian Bustard and Conservation Efforts
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB), a critically endangered species, faces imminent extinction due to habitat loss, collisions with power lines, and poaching. With an estimated…
Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024
The Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aim to enhance plastic waste management practices in…
[In-depth] Bengaluru Water Crisis – Causes, Effects, Measures
Bengaluru, India's burgeoning IT hub, is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by insufficient rainfall, rapid urbanization, and over-expl…
Vechur Cow
The Vechur cow, originating from the village of Vechoor in Kerala, India, is renowned for being the world’s smallest cattle breed, a status confirmed by…
