Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Fly Ash?3 What has the NGT done to overcome the underutilisation of Fly Ash?4 What is the issue with the constitution of the Fly Ash Management Mission? What is the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in its recent order has directed the constitution of a ‘Fly Ash… Continue reading Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission: Will it boost handling, disposal of bye-product
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.
Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
What is the News? A parasitic (nematode) infestation has led to mass deaths of spot-billed pelicans (Pelicanus philippensis) at Telineelapuram Important Bird Area (IBA) in Andhra Pradesh. What is a Spot-Billed Pelican? About Spot-Billed Pelican or grey pelican: It is a member of the pelican family. It is a large pale waterbird with a hefty… Continue reading Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
What is the News? For many people, especially in North India, the winter of 2021-22 is appearing to be unusually cold and unusually long. The days, in particular, have felt colder and chillier than normal. What is happening? Since December 2021, maximum temperatures across the North, Northwest and Central India regions have consistently remained below… Continue reading This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released India’s first “Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India”. What is the Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India? The Atlas has been developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. The atlas is… Continue reading Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
Union Minister delivers India’s statement at the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation
What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has addressed the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation. What is the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation? It was organised by the Government of Malaysia and the Global Tiger Forum(GTF). At the conference, the 13 Tiger Range Countries(TRC) adopted the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement… Continue reading Union Minister delivers India’s statement at the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation
Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Key Findings of the Report?3 What are the suggestions given by the report?3.1 New global plastics Treaty4 Prioritize policies that address multiple threats acting at different timescales4.1 Meeting nationally determined contributions What is the News? The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a report titled “Connecting the… Continue reading Connecting the Dots: Plastic pollution and the planetary emergency report: Global treaty to cut plastic production needed urgently: EIA report ahead of UN summit
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Contents1 What is the News?2 Antimicrobial resistance in Aquaculture Sector3 Antimicrobial resistance in Cattle Sector4 What are the steps the Government is taking to overcome limited veterinary services? What is the News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories regarding the… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mass Extinction?3 What does the study say about the sixth mass extinction?4 What is Elon Musk’s views on the sixth mass extinction? What is the News? According to a study, the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway. And this time, it is entirely caused by human activities. What is… Continue reading Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
India getting warmer, hotter: 2021 fifth warmest year since 1901, says IMD
What is the news? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has recently released its report on India’s climate. What are the IMD’s findings? -2021 has been the fifth-warmest year since 1901, and the decade 2012-2021, was the warmest on record. 11 of the 15 warmest years on record were between 2007 and 2021. It also found that… Continue reading India getting warmer, hotter: 2021 fifth warmest year since 1901, says IMD
Government initiatives to tap green energy: Centre explodes plan to run ships fully on clean energy
What is the news? The Indian government is planning to introduce various measures/ strategies to use green energy and carbon emission-free fuels. What are the various initiatives of the government to tap green energy? Use of green energy to run ships: The government is planning to run ships 100% on green energy by adopting a hybrid… Continue reading Government initiatives to tap green energy: Centre explodes plan to run ships fully on clean energy
