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ReNew Power, UNEP ink pact for better clean energy access, higher efficiency
The partnership will also implement solar off-grid projects, studies, and assessmentsUNEP’s District Energy in Cities Initiative aims to support market transformation efforts in order to shift the heating and cooling sector to energy efficient solutions
1 min read25 Aug 20208.27 lakh jobs created in October, 79.16 lakh in last 14 months: EPFO data
Around 79.16 lakh new subscribers were added to social security schemes of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation from September 2017 to October 2018, data showed
1 min read20 Dec 2018UN environment chief resigns after audit into excessive travel
Deputy Executive Director of UNEP Joyce Msuya, from Tanzania, will be appointed as acting executive director
2 min read21 Nov 2018Key to tackling plastic is mindful consumption
Around the world, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute whereas we use 10 million single-use plastic bags a minute
3 min read1 Jun 2018UN environment report urges revived effort to cut emissions
UN's environment program says countries and industries need to do more to meet targets to cut emissions of greenhouse gases that are contributing to global warming
1 min read31 Oct 2017Kigali: Nearly 200 countries agree on binding deal to cut HFCs emissions
The Kigali climate deal is expected to reduce the use of HFCs by 85% by 2045; developed countries to start to phase down HFCs by 2019
4 min read15 Oct 2016Environmental crimes may cost world economy $258 billion: study
The United Nations Environment Program and Interpol study says the proceeds from crimes are funding rebel groups and criminal syndicates
1 min read4 Jun 2016Illegal animal trade triggering infectious diseases like Zika: UN report
Millions of animals and plants are shuttled illegally around the world each day, posing the risk of disease transmission, says report
2 min read24 May 2016Emission target seen falling short by 2030
The report noted that unprecedented engagement by nations submitting pledges ahead of the Paris climate meeting will reduce greenhouse emissions significantly by 2030
2 min read7 Nov 2015Fourth Partner Energy raises $2 million
Firm will use the money to offer financing support for its clients
1 min read23 Sep 2015Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared