Sikkim Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Gangtok
Summary: Sikkim introduced an Odd-Even traffic rule in Gangtok to manage congestion. Applicable within the Gangtok Municipal area, the rule allows vehicles with odd/even ending…
Environment & Ecology
Tamil Nadu Land Act: Controversy Over Water Bodies
Summary: The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, enacted in October 2024, aims to streamline land acquisition for major projects but faces controversy…
Nickel Toxicity and Sterol Biosynthesis
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Tamil Nadu Invasive Species Eradication Efforts
The Madras High Court has intensified efforts to remove invasive species like Senna spectabilis and Lantana camara from Tamil Nadu’s forests by October 2025. This…
CCPA’s New Guidelines on Greenwashing in Advertising
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines to curb greenwashing in advertisements, mandating scientific evidence or third-party certification for environmental claims. Aimed at…
GEO-7 Report: A Global Call for Environmental Action
The upcoming GEO-7 report, developed by UNEP with contributions from 300 scientists, is set to present a comprehensive assessment of global environmental challenges at the…
Kerala’s Coastal Zone Management Plan Approval
Kerala’s recently approved Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) align with the 2019 Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines, easing restrictions on coastal development in ten districts.…
India’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)
India introduced its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at the UN biodiversity conference in Cali, Colombia, in alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
[Newsbits] 8-18.11.2024: Mechanical qubit,
October 2024 marked India’s hottest October since records began, with Delhi experiencing its warmest month since 1951 and no rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
