In an initiative to increase the production of green energy government of India asked banks to set a specific lending target for renewable energy projects over the next five years.
Ban on Indian mangoes lifted by European Union
In an attempt to restart the import of mangoes from india, European Union (EU) decided to lift a seven-month-long ban on the import of mangoes from India. The proposal to lift the ban was voted unanimously by the European Commission’s standing committee on plant health. As a result of this, India will be able to start the export again.
Population of tiger increases by 30% in 4 years
As a result of tiger conservation projects the population of tigers in India is increased by 30 % in last four years. Now, there are more than 2,200 tigers in India. The fact is revealed by the latest census conducted in 2014.
2014 was the warmest year : A study
Re-emphasizing the threat of climate change, scientists have claimed that 2014 was the hottest ever year since 1880. 2014 have surpassed 2010 which was earlier treated as the hottest year.
Indian Railway launches First CNG train
Indian railway launched it’s first ever train that runs on CNG. This is considered as an important step towards replacing traditional fuels with green fuel.
Mumbai faces the risk of earth quake: a study by an IIT Prof reveals the fact
Speaking about the sidelines of a session on disaster management at the 102nd Indian Science Congress, V Subramanyam – a retired professor from IIT Mumbai said that Mumbai’s neighboring regions have experienced earthquakes that show a pattern of movement towards the city.
Study confirms the Taj Mahal turning yellow
An Indo-US study has confirmed that the Taj Mahal is slowly turning brownish-yellow due to air pollution.