As per a study published in science journal, Nature, parts of Amazon rainforest are emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb.
The role of Amazon rainforest as a carbon sink appears to be in decline.
Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yeddyurappa has unveiled the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi scheme-2021.
The scheme aims to reduce travel time and inconvenience in reaching bus, railway and metro stations.
The nomenclature of ‘Common High Court of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh’ has been changed to ‘High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh’.
President Ram Nath Kovind signed “Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2021” to make this change.
New Zealand chaired special virtual meeting of Asia-Pacific trade group called “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)”.
During the meeting world leaders highlighted that, extensive COVID-19 immunization is a global public good and accelerating access to vaccines is essential in order to overcome health emergency.