Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river” published in Hindustan Times on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the pedestrian-only ‘Atal Bridge’ on Sabarmati river in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city. What is Atal Bridge? Atal Bridge is a foot-over bridge (FOB) on… Continue reading PM inaugurates Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Union Minister says, ‘Waste to Wealth’ is emerging as a new avenue for StartUp in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, ‘Waste to Wealth’ is emerging as a new avenue for StartUp in India” published in PIB on 27th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Waste Generation in India3 Initiatives to tackle Waste Generation in India4 What are Union Minister’s views on Waste to… Continue reading Union Minister says, ‘Waste to Wealth’ is emerging as a new avenue for StartUp in India
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Participates in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Participates in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign” published in PIB on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Environment Minister participated in the ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar’ campaign, which aims at promoting environmental sustainability. What is Swachh… Continue reading Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Participates in Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign
Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022” published in PIB on 25th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022?3 What are the key provisions of the rules?4 What is the significance of these rules? What is the News? The Ministry… Continue reading Government notifies Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The High-Level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero has released a report titled “Getting India to Net Zero report”. What is the… Continue reading Achieving net zero emissions target can boost India’s GDP, says report
Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Source: The post is based on the article “This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops” published in Down To Earth on 8th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found that a common weed named “Portulaca oleracea”, commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by… Continue reading Purslane: This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Source: The post is based on the article “Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies” published in Livemint on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere— from the US to waterways in Europe and China—are impacting the global trade system already under stress. Which countries are experiencing droughts? Parts of China… Continue reading Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?” published in Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cloudbursts?3 How common are Cloudbursts?4 Are Cloudbursts forecasted?5 Are Cloudbursts incidents rising? What is the News? Over 20 people have been… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found a Snailfish that lives in an iceberg habitat in Greenland can survive in icy Arctic waters due to the… Continue reading Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Air Quality and Health in Cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities” published in Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Air Quality and Health in Cities report?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the recommendations of the… Continue reading Air Quality and Health in Cities: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world’s top 20 most polluted cities
