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Why in the news? The Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 struggles to clear legacy landfill sites, with only 38% of waste remediated and ongoing challenges in waste management and planning. Status of Landfill Clearance: The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Urban 2.0 launched in 2021 aims to clear 2,400 legacy landfill sites by 2025-2026. Only 38% …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The United Nations marked September 29 as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, emphasising its role in addressing hunger, reducing waste, and mitigating environmental impacts. About the Global Concern on Food Loss and Waste (FLW): The United Nations has designated September 29 as International Day of Awareness of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Global warming has intensified in 2023-2024, leading to unpredictable weather patterns. Current climate models are struggling to accurately predict events like monsoons, hurricanes, and El Niño due to accelerated warming effects. Unexpected Trends in 2023-2024: Meteorologists predicted the 2023 El Niño but were surprised by the extreme warming in 2023-2024. Factors …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Prime Minister addressed the ‘Summit of the Future’ in New York, themed “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” The event saw participation from numerous global leaders. Key Highlights of the Address: The Prime Minister shared India’s vision for a sustainable future, representing one-sixth of humanity. He emphasised a human-centric approach …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI), a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has been awarded Navratna status by the Ministry of Finance on 30th August 2024. This upgrade comes as SECI completes 13 years since its inception. Key Achievements and Performance: Solar …
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