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11Feb 2025

India Unveils First Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig

Why in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Srjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST at AIIMS New Delhi, emphasizing sustainability and a paradigm shift from waste to wealth. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named Srjanam, at …

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29Jan 2025

Indore, Udaipur: India’s First Wetland Accredited Cities

Why in the news? Indore and Udaipur became the first Indian cities to receive Wetland City Accreditation under the Ramsar Convention, recognizing their efforts in conserving wetlands, promoting ecological balance, and integrating sustainable development practices in urban and peri-urban areas. Significance of the Achievement: Indore and Udaipur became the first Indian cities to receive the …

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25Oct 2024

17th Urban Mobility India Conference Begins in Gandhinagar Today

Why in the news? The Urban Mobility India Conference, inaugurated in Gandhinagar, brings policymakers and experts together to discuss and integrate solutions for efficient urban transport, recognizing cities for excellence in urban management. Highlights about the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference Begins in Gandhinagar: The 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition is set to …

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02Sep 2024

Vertical Cities: A Closer Look into Asia’s Upward Urban Growth and Challenges

SYLLABUS: GS-1: Urbanisation, their Problems and their Remedies Focus: A recent study by Nature Cities shows that Asian cities in particular are taking on much more vertical development than horizontal one. Such a trend leads to concerns with relation to infrastructures, environment, and efficient urbanisation in order to accommodate a fast growing urban populace. source:researchgate …

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