Environment

Swachh Survekshan India 2021 : Cleaner Cities and Towns

Why in News ? The Sixth edition of Sanitation survey 2021 adding a new dimension through Prerak DAUUR Samman. This Samman categories in Five levels of achievement in Swachhata – 1. Divya (Platinum) 2. Anupam (Gold) 3. Ujjwal (Silver) 4. Udit (Bronze) 5. Aarohi (Aspiring) • The Swachh Survekshan Report launched by the Ministry of […]

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Blue Tide Spotted in Maharashtra Coastline

Why in News ? Recently, Blue Tide made an appearance at Mumbai’s Juhu Beach and Devgad, Velas and Murad along Maharashtra’s coastline. What is Blue Tide ? The bioluminescence/light emitting from marine life make the sea appear a deep shade of blue. Background : Bioluminescence has been an annual occurence along the West Coast since

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e Waste in India : Issues and Management

What is e-Waste ? E-Waste is any discarded electronic appliances. e-Waste is short form of Electronic Waste. e-Waste is  generating hazardous and valuable materials. e-Waste in India : • According to the Global E-Waste Monitor, 2017 published by UNU (United Nations University) estimated that India generates about 20 lakh ton of  e-Waste annually, nearly 82%

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