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Knowledge Nugget: Plastic Pollution and Global Plastic Treaty — What you need to know for UPSC

August 13, 2025 1:02 pm

As the Republic of Korea hosts World Environment Day 2025 under the theme "Putting an End to Plastic Pollution", let’s understand why the world needs a Global Plastic Treaty in today’s Knowledge Nugget.

'To boost clean urban mobility': PM Modi flags off 200 e-buses on World Environment Day

June 06, 2025 4:40 am

After inaugurating the bus, the PM stated that the initiative will contribute to building a clean and green Delhi. He further underlined that this step will also improve the ‘Ease of Living’ for the people of Delhi, according to an official statement from the PM's office.

Ayushmann Khurrana on defying Bollywood hero stereotypes, managing stress, and his take on sustainability: 'Growing up in a middle-class household...'

June 06, 2025 8:03 am

"Sustainability is not just a buzzword for me, I believe in making mindful choices that benefit the environment and, by extension, elevate the quality of our daily lives," said Ayushmann Khurrana.

World Environment Day 2025: Here's all you need to know about the day.

World Environment Day 2025: Date, theme, significance, celebrations, quotes and slogans — all you need to know

June 03, 2025 5:38 pm

World Environment Day 2025: This year, in 2025, World Environment Day will be falling on a Thursday, June 5, with the Republic of Korea hosting the event and focusing on the theme #BeatPlasticPollution.

World Environment Day: Tackling water hyacinth menace by converting the invasive weed into menstrual hygiene products

June 04, 2025 11:36 pm

A team of women scientists from Pune-based Symbiosis International (Deemed University) has won the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge Award by the Elsevier Foundation, the Netherlands, for their idea to convert water hyacinths of Pune's water bodies into menstrual hygiene products in menstrual hygiene.

Now get electric taxis from Bengaluru airport, here’s how to book one

June 09, 2024 10:39 am

To improve inclusivity and customer safety, the BIAL has revamped electric taxis and offered them in two different colours: teal and pink.

Bengaluru residents and civic body plant saplings at Rani Park on World Environment Day

June 05, 2024 9:06 pm

Year-round greening projects are on cards for the Bengaluru park visited by people including ex-PM H D Deve Gowda and actors.

Karnataka to declare 5 cities as plastic free: Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre

June 06, 2023 2:58 pm

The minister also announced that the forest department will plant over 2.5 crore saplings this year.

World Environment Day: CM inaugurates forest cluster developed using Japanese technique Miyawaki

June 06, 2023 12:53 am

The Chief Minister inaugurated the forest cluster while participating in a state-level celebration of World Environment Day. Local MLAs, MPs, and officials from the Department of Forest and Environment were also in attendance.

Pace of development in Delhi has not caused rise in pollution: Kejriwal

June 05, 2023 9:46 pm

Kejriwal said the Delhi government has taken several measures over the years to combat air pollution such as the Pusa bio-decomposer, increasing the city's green cover and real-time monitoring – followed by steps to reduce – pollution at hotspots.