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Page-9 of Sustainable Development

Sustainable development focuses on meeting present needs without compromising future generations. It integrates economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. This approach promotes responsible resource use. It encourages renewable energy and conservation efforts. Sustainable development aims for a balanced relationship between humanity and nature. It is essential for long-term prosperity and ecological health. Communities must work together to achieve these goals.

National Clean Air Programme Shows Mixed Results

India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has made progress but fallen short of its ambitious targets. Data from 2024-25 reveals only one in five of the 130 most...

 July 23, 2025

New Dragonfly Species Lyriothemis Abrahami Discovered

The discovery of a new dragonfly species, "Lyriothemis abrahami", marks advancement in Indian odonatology. This species was long mistaken for "Lyriothemis flava" due to similar appearances. After over...

 July 21, 2025

Climate Change Impact on Global Sports Events

Rising global temperatures are increasingly affecting sports worldwide. Recent tournaments have seen players suffer from extreme heat. Matches have been interrupted, spectators have collapsed, and athletes have voiced...

 July 21, 2025

Africa’s Wetlands Face Critical Degradation and Loss

Africa’s wetlands are experiencing severe degradation in 2025. Millions depend on these ecosystems for food, water, and protection against climate impacts. Urbanisation, industrial growth, and infrastructure development are...

 July 18, 2025

Gurgaon Monsoon Flooding – Causes and Urban Challenges

The city of Gurgaon, also known as Gurugram, faces severe flooding every monsoon despite receiving relatively low rainfall. This paradox marks the city’s urban planning failures and environmental...

 July 18, 2025

Kerala Leads India’s New Faunal Discoveries in 2024

Kerala has emerged as the top state in India for new faunal discoveries in 2024. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recorded a total of 683 new species...

 July 16, 2025

Delhi Cloud Seeding Project To Combat Air Pollution

Delhi is set to conduct its first cloud seeding flights between 30 August and 10 September 2025. This initiative aims to reduce the city’s persistent air pollution by...

 July 16, 2025

Mercury and Arsenic Contamination in Ghana’s Keta Lagoon Fish

Recent research reveals alarming levels of mercury and arsenic in fish from Ghana’s Keta Lagoon. This contamination poses cancer risks, especially to children consuming local fish. The study...

 July 15, 2025

Africa’s Freshwater Fish Crisis and Recovery Plan

The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) released a critical report in July 2025 revealing that 26 per cent of Africa’s freshwater fish species face extinction. The continent’s over 3,200...

 July 15, 2025

India’s Path to 70% Round-The-Clock Clean Electricity

India is poised to achieve 70% round-the-clock (RTC) clean electricity for commercial and industrial consumers by 2030. This shift promises lower costs and greater emissions reductions compared to...

 July 15, 2025

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