Environment

SAKSHAM Awareness Campaign 2021

Topic Related : Green and Clean Energy, Conservation of Natural Resources, Cleaner Environment…  Context : On 16th January, 2021, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a month long campaign to create awareness among the consumers of fossil fuels. Aim of the SAKSHAM Campaign : To convince consumers to […]

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Medical Waste during Covid-19 in India : Challenges & Management

As informed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India generates more than 101 Metric Tonnes per day (MT/day) of Covid-19 related bio-medical waste in addition to the regular bio-medical waste generation about 609 MT/day. Major additional Bio-medical Waste during current pandemic (COVID-19) : + Mask + Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) + Gloves + Blood Bags

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Swachh Survekshan 2021 : Prerak DAUUR Samman

Context : Recently, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri (Minister of State for Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs) has introduced new category of awards titled ‘Prerak DAUUR Samman’ as a part of Swachh Survekshan 2021 (during the launch of Sixth Edition Survey). About Prerak DAUUR Samman : This Samman will be given for five additional sub-categories

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