Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has released a policy document containing guidelines for cities situated along rivers. Note: These guidelines are currently for towns situated near Ganga. There are 97 towns encompassing five States — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. Key Guidelines of the… Continue reading Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
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.
In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
Source: TOI What is the News? According to a report, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) had approved the diversion of around 1,792 hectares of wildlife habitat in protected areas. What are the projects cleared by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife(SC-NBWL)? The SC-NBWL had considered 82 proposals,… Continue reading In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study, Black Carbon has a significant adverse effect on human health and leads to premature mortality. Key Findings of the Study: The Indo-Gangetic plain has a high burden of black carbon with serious implications for regional climate and human health. A 10-point increase in air pollution… Continue reading Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
Synopsis: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard Background Recently, public interest litigation was filed by a few wildlife activists to protect the “critically endangered” the great Indian bustard. The petitioners urged that the overhead electric lines that are causing mortality to the birds should be avoided. In response, the Supreme… Continue reading Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
Home emissions cause 25% pollution deaths
What is the News? A study in Nature Communications analysed the number of deaths due to exposure to air pollution from specific sources, between the period of 2017 and 2019. Key Findings of the Study Related to India: The total attributable deaths in India due to PM2.5 are estimated at around 8.6 lakhs in 2017 and 9.5 lakhs in 2019. Among them, 1/4th of… Continue reading Home emissions cause 25% pollution deaths
Rajasthan set to get its fourth tiger reserve
What is the News? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary has received a nod from the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s(NTCA) technical committee to become the Tiger reserve. Note: Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary will become the 4th Tiger reserve of Rajasthan and the 52nd Tiger Reserve of India. About Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary: Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary is… Continue reading Rajasthan set to get its fourth tiger reserve
Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About GM Rubber Crop: 3 How was GM Rubber developed? 4 What was the need of GM Rubber? 5 Significance of GM Rubber: What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
