Recently, the MoEFCC released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on river rejuvenation. Read here to know the details of the project. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers across the country, including the Himalayan, and Peninsular … [Read more...] about River Rejuvenation Projects
Archives for 2022
UPSC Online Coaching: New Programs of ClearIAS
ClearIAS announces new programs for UPSC CSE aspirants. Get expert UPSC Online Coaching from the comfort of your home. It has been some time since we emailed or posted updates about ClearIAS programs. Earlier, we used to connect with you at least once every day - through emails. We used to … [Read more...] about UPSC Online Coaching: New Programs of ClearIAS
Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
The incidence of forest fires is increasing year by year. Read here to know the cause, effects, and mitigation efforts for it. Wildfires are a natural occurrence within some forest ecosystems, but in a few years, the fires are becoming more extreme and widespread. Hotter and drier weather caused … [Read more...] about Forest Fires: Causes, Types and Effects
India-Belarus Relations
2022 marks 30 years of India-Belarus diplomatic relations. Read here to know more about the bilateral ties. India’s relations with Belarus have been traditionally warm and cordial. India was one of the first countries to recognize Belarus as an independent country in 1991. Formal diplomatic … [Read more...] about India-Belarus Relations
Ozone Layer Depletion: Causes and Effects
Ozone layer depletion is one of the significant environmental issues in the world. The newer studies indicating that the tropical ozone layer may also be facing thinning have stirred up debate among the scientific community. Read here to understand more about ozone depletion. A new ozone hole has … [Read more...] about Ozone Layer Depletion: Causes and Effects
Mission Shakti
Mission Shakti is an umbrella scheme integrating various other sub-schemes. Read here to know about it in detail. Ministry of Women and Child Development issued Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women's Safety, Security and Empowerment. The … [Read more...] about Mission Shakti
I2U2 Initiative
The I2U2 initiative is gaining momentum with the first virtual summit coming up. Read here to know more about the initiative. I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) Grouping was conceptualized during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the four countries held on 18 October 2021. Each country also has … [Read more...] about I2U2 Initiative
Azores High
The phenomenon of Azores High influencing the climate of the Iberian peninsula has been in news. Read here to know about it in detail. A study revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ (a subtropical weather phenomenon) has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western … [Read more...] about Azores High
Digital India Programme
Digital India is a flagship programme of the Government of India launched in 2015. Read here to know the program in detail. Digital India is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It was … [Read more...] about Digital India Programme
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an essential tool to predict and prevent adverse effects on the environment due to any activity or project. Read here to know more about it. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic process of evaluating the likely environmental consequences of … [Read more...] about Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
