Emissions from India’s steel industry are projected to more than triple to 837 million tons over the next 30 years as demand for the alloy more than quadruples.
Prepared by Swiss organisation IQAir, the report shows that Delhi's air quality improved by approximately 15% from 2019 to 2020, but is the world's 10th most polluted city.
The study analyses existing data about rainforests and climate change, and attributes natural as well as human factors to increased emissions from the rainforest.
Speaking at the Rajya Sabha Monday, the environment minister said India is ahead of other countries in reducing emissions and increasing afforestation.
Uttar Pradesh has planted 1,15,145 trees every year with a survival rate of 91-100%. Tamil Nadu has a survival rate of 95% & plants 24,094 trees on every year, data shows.
Bhalswa and Ghazipur landfill sites, industrial areas at Jhilmil, Wazirpur, New Friends Colony, Dilshad Garden and Lawrence Road are among the 11 contaminated sites in Delhi.
Scientists from University College London & the University of Maryland are using advanced laser scanning to create 3D maps and calculate the total mass of trees.
The ‘Sparrows’—the signalmen of the Indian Army— were known for their swiftness and agility in establishing secure and reliable communication in battle zones.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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