Earth Sciences Ministry launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform to collect, utilise ocean data
Digital ocean is a web-based platform that integrates all oceanographic data available in the country.
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Harsh Vardhan launches INCOIS ‘Digital Ocean’ platform for ocean resources data mgmt
It includes applications developed to organise & present oceanographic data via rapid advancements in geospatial tech.
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PM Modi delights over increasing leopard numbers, lauds animal conservation efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: We have to keep up these efforts and ensure our animals live in safe habitats.
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Jal Shakti (Water) Minister Shekhawat reviews World Bank-backed National Hydrology Project
NHP was started in 2016 as a Central Sector Scheme with 100% grant to Implementing agencies on pan-India basis.
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India, UK scientists find magmatic intrusions lead to traps for hydrocarbon, geothermal energy resources
Magma intrusion into relatively shallow depths often results into the structural deformation of host strata.
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Working on Atal Bhujal Yojna, groundwater mgmt: Jal Shakti Minister Shekhawat at IWIS Summit 2020
Atal Bhujal Yojna is an initiative to map & recharge aquifers, conserve groundwater in collaboration with World Bank.
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CAOS, IISc scientists research North-Atlantic wave capable of derailing Indian Monsoons
The researchers from CAOS, IISc were supported by DST scientists under their climate change program.
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PM Modi has made Swachhta a Jan Andolan: Petrol Minister Pradhan awards ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL
Dharmendra Pradhan: Petroleum industry has been contributing to this Jan Andolan.
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Tourism Ministry holds ‘Birding in India’ webinar under Dekho Apna Desh series
Dekho Apna Desh webinar series is an effort to showcase India’s diversity under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat program.
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IBRD Sanitation Official hails India’s efforts for river rejuvenation, cleanliness, Open Defecation Mission
De Beauchene: Who would have thought 5 years ago that 550 mn people will stop defecating in the open in India
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PM Modi at Climate Action Summit: India on track to achieve Paris Agrmt targets, exceed expectations
The Summit marks the 5th anniversary of the Paris Agreement – the most ambitious step in the fight against climate change.
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NITI CEO Kant, NMCG Head Mishra, cGanga Head Tare speak at India Water Impact Summit 2020
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant: Data & numbers are not sufficient, what is needed is a passion among people for rivers.
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Aerosols in Indo-Gangetic plain increase rainfall in Himalayan foothills: DST, IIT, NIT, Leipzig Univ study
The region is associated with high aerosol loading, much of which is black carbon and dust.
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ARI Researchers name new Muraingrass species in Western Ghats after Goa Univ Prof Janarthanam
Globally, 85 species are known from Ischaemum, of which 61 species are found exclusively in India.
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Entries open for Nat’l Water Awards 2020, prizes up to Rs 2L, last date 10 Feb 2021: Jal Shakti Ministry
A cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh, Rs. 1.5 lakh, and Rs. 1 lakh for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners respectively will be given for 9 categories.
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Zoos in Bihar, UP granted recognition by Central Govt: Environment Minister Javadekar
The Env Minister applauded the progress in developing a 10-year plan to upgrade 15 select zoos.
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CPCB sounds alarm over pollution, frothing in Yamuna; sends notice to Delhi, Haryana, UP
On 6th Dec, the CPCB raised concern over frothing and pollution in the Yamuna river.
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Govt committed to fighting ‘serious problem’ of air pollution: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
Env. Minister Javadekar highlighted initiatives taken by Govt to mitigate air pollution in the last few years.
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New ITU standard aims for 45% reduction in ICT greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
ITU L.1470 puts forward emission-reduction trajectories for operators of mobile networks, fixed networks, and data centres, requiring the Information and Communication industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
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Faster, bolder action key to reaching net-zero emissions: UN Secretary-General to COP26
“We are in an unfolding climate emergency,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said, calling for the private sector, civil society to work in tandem with the youth across all countries.
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