Bio-bitumen: Formation, Applications, & Benefits
The government will allow the mixing of bio-bitumen up to 35% in petroleum-based bitumen, a large part of which is
Forest Advisory Committee (FAC)
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has allowed for surveys involving drilling and the felling of up to 100 trees for
Global methane emissions rising at fastest rate in decades
A new study reveals that global methane emissions have surged since 2006, with a significant spike since 2020. Key highlights
The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024 Report
The Global Mangrove Alliance launched “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024 Report” on World Mangrove Day. Key highlights of
Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR)
Periyar Tiger Reserve installs wind turbine in its forests for power generation. About Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR): Drainage: Forest Types:
Urban Flooding: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
The tragic accident at an IAS coaching centre in New Delhi, where urban flooding led to the death of three
Bioplastics from cassava boosting local economy in Nagaland
Farmers in Nagaland are adopting compostable bioplastic bags made from cassava starch. About Bioplastics: Ref: Source UPSC IAS Preparation Resources
What is dark oxygen, found 13000 feet under the sea?
Scientists have discovered dark oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below sea level. About Dark Oxygen: Ref: Source UPSC
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approves projects in developing countries, including a project in India focused on financing mitigation and
Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs)
A new study has utilised Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) to examine the effects of climate change on India’s tropical dry