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Context: India’s tiger census of 2018 has set a Guinness record for being the world’s largest cameratrap wildlife survey. All India Tiger Estimation 2018: The fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation 2018 had counted 2,967 tigers, which is about 75% of the global tiger population. The data is said to be the most comprehensive to date, in terms of both resource and data amassed. Camera traps (outdoor photographic devices fitted w... .
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Context: The recent study published in Science of the Total Environment used remote sensing-based models to measure the primary productivity over an area and also looked at burn indices. Forest fires in India: During 2003–2017, a total of 5,20,861 active forest fire events were detected in India. According to the report of the Forest Survey of India, over 54% of the forest cover in India is exposed to occasional fire. Findings of the stud... .
Updated on 13 July, 2020
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Context: Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the 750 megawatt (MW) solar project at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh and made the nation cautious towards decreasing the Chinese dependence on the solar sector. More on news: Spread over 1,590 acres, the Rewa solar park settled the debate on competitive tariffs from green energy sources in India by landing a then record low-winning bid of Rs. 2.97 per unit in the country through intelligent risk distribution... .
Updated on 11 July, 2020
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Context: The Ministry of Shipping has issued the draft of Aids to Navigation Bill, 2020 for suggestions from the stakeholders and general public. More on the news: The new bill is in accordance with the government’s vision for augmenting people’s participation and transparency in the governance. The suggestions from the public and stakeholders will strengthen the provisions of the legislation. Need for the new law: Changing role... .
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Context: On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, a webinar was hosted by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in association with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). About National Fish Farmers Day: It is celebrated on 10th July every year in remembrance of scientists Dr. K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. H.L. Chaudhury who successfully demonstrated the technology of induced breeding (Hypoph... .
Updated on 11 July, 2020
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Context: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched ‘Atma Nirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping (ASEEM)’ portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities. More on the news: ASEEM is an endeavour to improve the information flow and bridge the demand-supply gap in the skilled workforce market. Background: Envisaging the rapidly changing nature of work and how it impacts the workforce is... .
Updated on 11 July, 2020
