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Aug 29, 2018

IRCTC Introduces Bagasse Based Food Packaging to Commemorate World Environment Day 2018 

Ministry of Railways PSU IRCTC introduced bagasse based food packaging to commemorate World Environment Day 2018. Details regarding Bagasse based food packing by IRCTC. This initiative comes as a part of the Railways drive to go green as it also aims at boosting the nation՚s suga…

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May 30, 2018

Expected Most Important Topics for UPSC - 2018 (Part - 16) 

Government released India Youth Development Index & Report 2017 - India has 65% of the population less than the age of 35 years and 50% below 25 years of age and it is expected to be youngest in the world by 2020 with median age of 29 years.

  • The National YDI value is 0.569 with wi…

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Expected Most Important Topics for UPSC - 2018 (Part - 5) 

Yatri Mitra Sewa - A Yatri Mitra can either be a Sahayak or any other person provided by IRCTC or the service provider appointed by IRCTC for this purpose. IRCTC may provide this service Free of cost through some NGO, PSUs etc under CSR.

  • Yatri Mitra shall provide Wheel chair cum p…

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Mar 18, 2018

🌟 Gobar Dhan Yojana: Converting Cattle Dung into Clean Fuel (Important) 

The government launched Gobar Dhan Scheme to convert cattle dung into biogas and bio-fertilizers with aim to benefit farmers and help villages sustain hygienic living conditions.

The Gobar Dhan scheme is one of many agricultural focused announcements made in the budget this year (…

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Feb 1, 2018

What is Blue Flag Certification? Launch of Blue Flag Pilot Project for Beach Clean-Up 

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched pilot project Blue Flag to develop and enhance standards of cleanliness on beaches. Increase upkeep and basic amenities at beaches.

Aim of Blue Flag Project

  • Enhance standards of cleanli…

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Sep 6, 2017

🌟 Fact Box: First National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (Important) 

The Union Health Ministry and Family Welfare unveiled India՚s first National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Malaria Elimination (2017 - 22) with elimination deadline set at 2027, three years ahead of the global deadline.

  • The NSP is based on 2016 National Framewo…

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Sep 4, 2017

Maharashtra Government $ 270 Million from Green Climate Fund 

Maharashtra Government is getting help of $ 270 million as Green Climate Fund (GCF) from 2030 Water Resources Group (2030WRG) . Amount invested in state government՚s integrated watershed program- Jalyukt Shivar Yojana to augmented ground water in drought affected areas.

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Aug 1, 2017

Underwater Abandoned Nets (Ghost Nets) off Kerala Coast Major Threat to Marine Ecosystem 

Ghost nets have become greatest killers of the marine ecosystem off Kerala coast. Ghost nets have destroyed or threatened underwater reefs required for flourishing fish stock by Stifling cover. Globally, an estimated 10% reduction in fish catch is blamed on ghost nets.

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Apr 6, 2017

El Salvador Becomes World՚s First Country to Ban Metal Mining 

El Salvador, Central America՚s smallest nation, has become the first country in the world to ban metals mining nationwide. It has passed a law that bans all mining for gold and other metals.

Key Highlights

  • The ban is necessary to protect water resources and reduce so…

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Apr 2, 2017

Environment Ministry Official to Chair Animal Welfare Board of India 

The Animal Welfare Board of India, a statutory advisory body under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change will now be permanently chaired by a senior MoEF official. According to a notification made public earlier this month.

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