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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Union Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) would jointly initiate “National Institute for Research on Climate and Environment” in
Bangalore. The institute would use space-based and ground-based
observation systems to create an indigenous “nucleus” for research into
all issues relating to climate, including the impact of climate change
on aspects of the economy such as agriculture and water.
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Two satellites would be launched between 2010 and
2011 to measure and monitor greenhouse gases. While a micro-satellite
would be launched in 2010 to study aerosols, another dedicated
satellite in 2011 would monitor greenhouse gases such as methane and
trace gases.
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Vice-President Mohammed Hamid Ansari released a book, 'Unleashing India, Water: Elixir of Life' authored
by Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily, which makes a strong case for a
changeover from the existing conventional method of flow or flood
irrigation to total coverage under drip and sprinkler methods. Mr Moily
dedicated the book to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S
Rajasekhar Reddy.
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2010 was declared as the year of Tigers. ‘The Year of the Tiger’ will start on February 14th at Corbett National Park.
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The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has appointed Abdul Rahman as special Ambassador to Kashmir.
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On the eve of 50th anniversary of Panchayat Raj system, 2009-10 was declared as the year of “Gramasabha”. The NREG Act was renamed as Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
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Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were affected with severe floods.
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The Centre has declared dolphins a national
aquatic animal in order to save the rare freshwater species from
disappearing from the country's aqua map.
