Recently a research published, which showed that Kaziranga National Park in Assam, is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing. It also showed that as the planet warms further, the ability of the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) to absorb carbon would further decrease. Earlier, it was found that the Amazon rainforestis now emitting more carbon …

Recently, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched a nationwide operation to curb human trafficking. As part of “Operation AAHT”, special teams will be deployed on all long-distance trains/routes with a focus on rescuing victims, particularly women and children, from the clutches of traffickers. The National Crime Records Bureau registers about 2,200 cases …

Recently, the Union Minister of State for Finance provided information about the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in the Rajya Sabha. The national-level targets under the scheme have been consistently met since its inception, except for FY 2020-21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The government launched it in 2015 for providing loans …

Recently, the Scientists in the United Kingdom said they have achieved a new milestone in producing nuclear fusion energy, or imitating the way energy is produced in the Sun. Energy by nuclear fusion is one of mankind’s long standing quests as it promises to be low carbon, safer than how nuclear energy is now produced and, …

Recently, a study conducted by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research revealed that India can slash emissions of Volatile Organic Molecules (VOC) by 76% in the next eight years by swapping all two- and three-wheelers with electric vehicles and all diesel-fuelled ones with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Gases escaping out of a vehicle’s exhaust account for 65-80% …