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ENVIRONMENT - June 2023

Jun 2023

Sep 03, 2023

India Witnesses the Lowest August Rainfall in a Century

August 2023 witnessed the lowest rainfall in over a century in India, with a 36% reduction compared to the usual amount. Normally, August receives the second-highest rainfall of the monsoon months, averaging 25.4 cm after July's 28 cm.
Due to the El Nino phenomenon's strengthening and unfavorable conditions in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, most of India experienced significant rainfall deficits in August 2023. Notable exceptions were north-eastern India, the Himalayan States, and parts of Tamil Nadu, as indicated by data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Aug 31, 2023

Nitin Gadkari Launches World's First Ethanol-Run Toyota Innova Car

In a groundbreaking move towards a more sustainable automotive industry, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari introduced the world to a remarkable innovation: a 100% ethanol-fuelled variant of Toyota's Innova HyCross car. The newly unveiled car stands as the world's premier BS-VI (Stage-II) electrified flex-fuel vehicle, demonstrating the union of cutting-edge technology and a commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
The unveiling of the 100% ethanol-fueled Innova HyCross underscores the urgency of transitioning to alternative and greener fuels in the pursuit of sustainable development. Nitin Gadkari acknowledged the importance of this transition, noting that while significant strides have been made in sustainability, more actions are required to combat pollution and protect the environment.

Delhi World's most Polluted City

Delhi emerged as the world's most polluted city in a new study which has also found that its residents are on track to lose 11.9 years of life if the current levels of pollution persist.
The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago also showed that all of India's 1.3 billion people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds the 5 µg/m3 limit set by World Health Organisation (WHO).
It also found that 67.4 per cent of the country's population lives in areas that exceed the country's own national air quality standard of 40 µg/m3.

Aug 27, 2023

Assam Govt. Issues Notification Banning Plastic Water Bottles below 1 Litre

In a decisive move towards environmental conservation, the Assam Environment and Forest Department took a significant step by announcing the ban on the use and production of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity within the state. This transformative initiative, set to be enforced from October 2, 2023, reflects Assam's commitment to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable practices.
Recognizing the environmental hazards posed by such smaller plastic bottles, the Assam government's decision aligns with its commitment to safeguard the state's natural beauty and biodiversity.
The ban on plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity falls under the purview of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The notification invokes the powers vested in the State by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, under Section 23 of the Act.

Aug 25, 2023

NTCA Approves India's 54th Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan

India got its 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan's Karauli and Dholpur districts with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approving a proposal in this regard. This is Rajasthan's fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills and Ramgarh Vishdhari.
The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022, an annual rise of 6 per cent, according to government data.
With a 50 per cent increase in the last four years, Madhya Pradesh has the maximum number of tigers in the country (785), followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444).
The number of tigers in Rajasthan has increased from 32 in 2006 to 88 in 2022.

Aug 23, 2023

India's First Hydrogen Bus Hits the Public Roads in Leh, Ladakh

NTPC Limited, a prominent Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) operating under the Ministry of Power (MoP), embarked on a groundbreaking venture by launching the trial of India's inaugural hydrogen bus in the picturesque region of Leh, situated in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. This remarkable endeavour not only marked the country's first utilisation of hydrogen buses on public roads but also reflects NTPC's commitment towards fostering sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
NTPC's strategic objectives align seamlessly with its vision of cultivating a carbon-neutral Ladakh. To realize this vision, the company is orchestrating the establishment of a cutting-edge hydrogen fuelling station and an expansive solar plant, boasting a capacity of 1.7 MW. These dual infrastructure components play a pivotal role in providing renewable power to facilitate the hydrogen mobility project.

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