Blue Flag Certification for two more Indian beaches

Context In yet another recognition of India’s commitment to protect and conserve the pristine coastal and marine ecosystems through holistic management of the resources the globally recognized and the coveted…

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What is India’s 1st Euro Green Bond ?

Context Recently, PFC issues India’s first-ever Euro Green Bond. The Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), the leading NBFC in power sector, has successfully issued its maiden Euro 300 million 7-year Euro…

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India’s achievements in implementation of Montreal Protocol

India’s achievements in implementation of Montreal Protocol India, as Party to the Montreal Protocol since June 1992, has been successfully implementing the Montreal Protocol and its ozone depleting substances phase…

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Mura-Drava-Danube biosphere reserve

Context Recently, the UNESCO designated Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD) as the world’s first ‘five-country biosphere reserve’, according to a statement by the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature. About Mura-Drava-Danube The biosphere…

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1st Dugong conservation reserve in Palk Bay

Context India's 1st Dugong conservation reserve will be setup in Palk Bay in the state of Tamil Nadu.  About Dugong conservation reserve The Dugong conservation reserve will cover a 500-sqkm.…

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Niti Aayog launches Shoonya Campaign

Context Government think tank Niti Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) recently, launched an Shoonya campaign an intiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. About…

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Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)

Context Recently, India and US has launched Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) during the an official visit by United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate to India. About Climate…

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Rainbow coloured snake identified in Munnar

Context Recently, a team of herpetologists identified a rainbow coloured snake identified in Munnar. About rainbow coloured snake Belonging to the genus Melanophidium, the non-venomous snakes, also known as shield tail snakes,…

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