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Aquifer systems of India

This Atlas on Aquifer Systems of India compiled by Central Ground Water Board under the Union Ministry of Water Resources consists of detailed data on 14 principal and 42 major aquifers in graphical format through tables and maps.

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Still too fat to fight

Several hundred retired military leaders are raising red flags about childhood obesity in the USA and its impact on finding qualified recruits, calling for junk food to be booted out of schools.

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Proposed amendments to EU fuel quality and renewable energy directives

The European Commission is finalizing a new proposal for amendments to Europe’s Fuel Quality and Renewable Energy Directives that will address indirect land use change (ILUC) and limit support for food-based biofuels.

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Turning the right corner: ensuring development through a low-carbon transport sector

Developing countries need to transition to a low-carbon transport sector now to avoid locking themselves into an unsustainable and costly future, says a report by the World Bank.

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State level vulnerability assessment and adaptation strategies: a case study of Orissa

This study aimed to improve the ability of vulnerable communities in the coastal districts of Odisha to cope with and adapt to adverse impacts of climate change and improve their disaster preparedness.The study: Assessed the impacts and vulnerabilities due to floods caused by extreme rain, cyclones and sea level rise in the short and medium term

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Vulnerability assessment and adaptation planning in Madhya Pradesh

This study aimed to inform the state climate change adaptation plan and to integrate the plan with the existing programmes and schemes in the state. The study: Conducted assessments of climate impacts and vulnerability, focused on MP’s Bundelkhand and Malwa regions.

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Development and dissemination of high resolution climate change scenarios for India

Regional climate model simulations were undertaken in order to produce climate scenarios for the near future (2020s), the medium-term future (2050s) and the long-term future (2080s). The climate scenarios included changes in rainfall and temperature on annual, monthly and daily time steps.

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Socio-economic impacts of climate change

This study provided socio-economic scenarios for key indicators at the national and state level in India.

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Understanding energy challenges in India: policies, players and issues

This new IEA report reviews India's energy sector & identifies challenges towards achieving sustainable energy future. It explores policies, players & issues in power, coal, oil/gas, renewables & nuclear sector.
 

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Report of the committee on roadmap for fiscal consolidation

This Kelkar Committee report headed by Vijay Kelkar lays the roadmap for fiscal consolidation. It suggests revision of the fiscal deficit target of 5.1% set for this fiscal and emphasises on fuel price reforms and divestment for fiscal consolidation. Also advises the government to adopt a phased method for implementing the Food Security Bil

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