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The News
- On 2nd February World Wetland day 2022 was celebrated across the globe
- On world Wetland day 2 New Ramsar sites in India were announced.
- In Union Budget 2022 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the issuance of ‘sovereign green bonds’ as part of the government’s overall market borrowings for the year.
- In budget 2022, it was announced that 4 pilot projects for coal gasification will be set up.
Fact for Prelims
The News
- Recently, Forest Survey report 2021 was released.
Facts for Prelims
Composition of forest cover in India
The News
- Recently, the body of Nobel Peace Prize winning Anglican archbishop and anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu underwent aquamation.
Fact for Prelims
Definition
- Aquamation is a green alternative to the traditional cremation methods.
- Process uses Alkaline Hydrolysis to dispose human or animal remains.
- It is also referred as “Water cremation”, “Green cremation”, “Chemical cremation”, Flameless cremation.
The News
- Recently, Mr. Nitin Gadkari announced that Auto companies will start making Flex fuel vehicle within 6 months.
- Recently, bill seeking amendments to Biological diversity act 2002 was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
- The bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary committee.
Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act
Proposed amendments under the act –
- Simplifies access to biological resources and Intellectual property rights.
- NBA approval before grant of IPR instead of applying for IPR
- Changes in role of State biodiversity board
- Provision related to BMC ( Biodiversity Management committees)
- Threatened species
- Penal provisions.
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