Environment - Current Affairs for February, 2015

Environment Current Affairs for February, 2015

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▼ Ferry disaster on Padma River in Bangladesh during last week of February 2015 [02-27-15]

The ferry carrying over 200 passengers capsized yesterday at Manikganj on the Paturai-Daulatdia route after being hit by a cargo vessel.

▼ Cyclones hitting Australia during last week of February 2015 [02-27-15]

The first Tropical Cyclone Lam hit remote communities in the Northern Territory near Elcho Island. Cyclone Marcia which smashed through Queensland state, leaving 1,500 homes damaged and thousands without electricity.

▼ Yes Bank becomes first Indian bank to launch green infrastructure bonds [02-24-15]

This proposed Green Infrastructure Bond is claimed to be the first such bond in the country and the money will be used to fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

▼ SBI approves INR 75,000 crore for clean energy generation [02-24-15]

SBI committed Rs. 75,000 crore for generation of 15,000 MW of renewable energy in the next 5 years.

▼ River its catchment area- theme of 4thRiver festival in MP [02-24-15]

The theme of river festival is River, its catchment area, chemicals and crisis. More than 100 participants will discuss topics like effects of chemicals used in agriculture on forests, wild life and human beings. Success stories on natural farming will also be part of discussion.

▼ Volcano of Fire erupted in Guatemala on 8thFebruary 2015 [02-24-15]

‘Fire Volcano’ is the so-called name of the volcano and it is known locally as Fuego Volcan.