IEA LAUNCHES FIRST IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF INDIA’S ENERGY POLICIES
Why in news? In partnership with NITI Aayog, International Energy Agency (IEA) on 10th January, released the first in-depth review of India’s energy policies. Details of Review of India’s energy policies The report highlights the achievements of India’s energy policies and provides recommendations to support the government’s goals of promoting well-functioning energy markets and boosting […]
INDIA’S UNDER FIVE YEAR OLD GIRLS FACE HIGH MORTALITY
Why in news? India is among the few countries in the world where, in 2018, the mortality for girls under 5 years of age exceeded that of boys, according to the ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ report by the United Nations (UN) Findings of the report The report states that in 2018, fewer countries […]
KAZIRANGA HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF WETLAND BIRDS
Why in news? Kaziranga recorded 96 species of wetland birds — one of the highest for wildlife reserves in India, according to the second wetland bird count conducted on January 2020. Details With 6,181 individuals, the bar-headed goose led the species count, followed by the common teal at 1,557 and northern pintail at 1,359. All […]
VILLAGERS GIVE UP STONE-THROWING RITUAL AT BUDDHIST SITE
Why in news? After a sustained campaign, heritage lovers and officials have been successful in almost stopping the stone-pelting ritual at Bojjannakonda, a famous Buddhist site More about the site “Bojjannakonda and Lingalametta are twin Buddhist monasteries dating back to the 3rd century BC. These sites have seen three forms of Buddhism — Theravada period […]
MARADU TOWERS BROUGHT DOWN WITH PRECISION
Why in news? It took around nine months and some tough talking by the Supreme Court for the State government to act against the violations and illegal encroachments. How was buildings brought down? The use of emulsion explosives and its reduced usage at the blast sites helped in the effective demolition of the concrete buildings […]
CROCODILE POPULATION ON THE RISE IN ODISHA’S GHODAHADA RESERVOIR
Why in news? Example of peaceful coexistence of humans and crocodiles in the Digapahandi forest range under Berhampur forest division was revealed during annual crocodile census conducted. More about the report As per the census, the number of mature crocodiles in Ghodahada reservoir and its adjoining area has increased from 58 in January 2019 to […]