Current Affairs - Environment

HPCL's Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant, with a processing capacity of 100 MTPD of rice straw and an investment of Rs 133 crore, is located in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. It supports the National Biofuel Policy and contributes to the goal of reducing import dependency by 10 per cent.

The IHCL Skill Centre was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at Circuit House in Ektanagar, Gujarat, emphasizing the role of tourism in spreading unity and encouraging visits to the Statue of Unity.

Tamil Nadu has secured a record by attaining the highest number of Ramsar sites in India, with the recent addition of the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest and the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary. This accomplishment underscores the state's commitment to biodiversity preservation.

NGEL, a subsidiary of NTPC, signed a Rs 80,000 crore MoU with the Maharashtra government to lead green hydrogen projects, aligning with the state's Green Investment Plan. The collaboration also includes the development of green ammonia, green methanol, pump hydro projects, and renewable energy projects.

THDC India Limited launched the largest Green Hydrogen Pilot Project in Rishikesh on the 75th Republic Day, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable energy. The initiative, aligned with the "National Green Hydrogen Mission," showcases advancements in clean fuel technologies at the heart of India, in the city of Rishikesh.