Zoji La Tunnel
Why in News? PM Modi kick starts work for Asia’s longest Zojila tunnel. FACTS FOR PRELIMS Background The Zojila
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Doppler Radars
Why in News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will add 30 doppler radars in the next two-three years across the
Read moreNational Policy on Biofuels – 2018
Why in News ? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved National Policy on Biofuels – 2018.
Read moreNetwork For Spectrum (NFS) project
Why in News? The government approved higher budget allocation for laying of alternate communication network for defence services in turn
Read moreGM Mustard
Why in News? The Centre has demanded more tests for genetically modified mustard, a year after clearing the crop for
Read moreISRO making green propellant
Why in News? Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have reported progress in the development of an environment-friendly
Read moreMicro Irrigation Fund
Why in News? Government approves Rs 5,000 crore for dedicated micro irrigation fund . FACT FOR PRELIMS About the
Read moreUNFCCC Meeting
Why in News? The 48th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and
Read moreGreen Skill Development Programme (GSPD)
Why in News? In its bid to create over five lakh job opportunities by 2021 through green skills, the government
Read moreOpen Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
Why in News? The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) had recently announced the completion of the first round of bidding
Read moreMerchandise Export from India Scheme
Why in News? The customs department is planning simplified procedures for exports by India Post, including permitting e-commerce shipments through
Read moreSouth Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN)
Why in News? The South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN),in its first-ever meeting in India, adopted many resolutions to curb
Read moreWorld Migratory Bird Day
Why in News? World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is observed across the world on the second weekend in May.
Read moreUS Cancels NASA’s Carbon Monitoring Project
Why in News? A NASA programme that cost $10 million per year to track carbon and methane, key greenhouse gases
Read moreGlobal Pact For the Environment
Why in News? The United Nations General Assembly adopted Thursday a framework towards creating a future Global Pact for the
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