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Mar 20, 2025

The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority

The 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is being held from March 17 to 28, 2025, in Jamaica. Nearly 170 member states and the European Union convened to discuss deep-sea mining regulations. This meeting comes amid increasing pressure from mining industries eager to exploit seabed resources. The ISA's primary responsibilities include developing a mining code and protecting the marine environment from potential damage due to mining activities.
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an independent organization formed in 1994.
It was created when the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) became effective in 1982.

Mar 19, 2025

India's First PPP Green Waste Processing Plant in Indore

Indore is set to achieve another milestone in sustainable waste management by establishing India's first green waste processing plant under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This project, initiated under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, aims to convert green waste into valuable resources, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing pollution.
The facility will process green waste, generate revenue for the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), and provide an alternative to coal by producing wooden pellets. The plant is a significant step towards innovation, circular economy, and eco-friendly waste management.

Mar 12, 2025

New Delhi is Most Polluted Capital, Byrnihat in Meghalaya Tops List of Cities

New Delhi continues to be the world's most polluted capital while Meghalaya's Byrnihat is the world's most polluted metropolitan area, according to the 2024 World Air Quality Report released in March 2025.
With an average annual PM 2.5 concentration of 91.8 µg/m3, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital city followed by Chad's N'Djamena (91.6) and Dhaka (78).
According to the latest report, prepared by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat topping the chart with an annual average PM 2.5 concentration of 128.2 µg/m3.

Mar 10, 2025

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh Becomes India's 58th Tiger Reserve

The Centre declared the Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as the country's 58th tiger reserve, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav making the announcement. The newly added national park was also the ninth from the state to get the recognition.
Located in the Shivpuri district in Chambal region, the reserve has five tigers at present, including the two cubs.

Mar 05, 2025

PM Modi Inaugurates Vantara, an Animal Rescue and Conservation Centre in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and visited Vantara, the world's largest animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre, in Gujarat. Spread across 3,500 acres, Vantara is home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals, offering them a home away from home and a second chance at life.

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