What is the News? The first inter-state tiger relocation project has been suspended. About the First Tiger Relocation Project: The National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) launched the first Tiger Relocation Project in 2018. Under the Project, two tigers a male (Mahavir) from Kanha Tiger Reserve and a female (Sundari) from Bandhavgarh from MP, were relocated to Satkosia… Continue reading The first “Inter-State Tiger Relocation Project” Suspended
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.
“House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About House Sparrow:3 Characteristics of House Sparrow:4 Habitat of House Sparrow:5 Protection:6 House Sparrow Conservation Initiatives: What is the News? House Sparrow population was on the decline in cities, for decades. But now, as per Nature Forever Society (NFS) president, due to the citizen-led movements across various states, their population… Continue reading “House Sparrow” population is increasing in India
“Tiger Reserves” in India
What is the News? Six tigers are unaccounted for in the Ranthambore tiger reserves in Rajasthan, since March 2020. But State officials are not willing to label them as missing. NTCA has constituted a committee in this regard. About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are areas of protection for tigers. They aim to conserve the habitat… Continue reading “Tiger Reserves” in India
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
What is the news? The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister announces the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme. It is also known as the Vehicle scrapping policy. Aim of the Policy: The policy aims to create an ecosystem to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. It will reduce pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the government’s… Continue reading Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
What is the News? The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start SeaBuckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas. Contents1 About Seabuckthorn:1.0.1 Benefits of Seabuckthorn Plantation:1.0.2 Ecological Benefits:1.0.3 Commercial Benefits: About Seabuckthorn: It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
“World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2020”. About World Air Quality Report: World Air Quality is an annual report. The report is based on PM2.5 data from 106 countries based on data from ground-based monitoring stations. The report is handled by… Continue reading “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Under this project, bee boxes would get used as a fence to prevent the attack of elephants. Aim: The aim is to create “bee-fences” to mitigate human– elephant… Continue reading KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
What is the News? The Supreme Court gave several suggestions to protect the Great Indian Bustard in Gujarat and Rajasthan. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the SC regarding the deaths of the Great Indian bustard (GIB). The deaths happened due to a collision with high voltage power lines. The petitioner… Continue reading Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
Panel Recommendations to improve “Air Quality in Kerala”
What is the news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed a joint committee to study air pollution in Kerala. It made several recommendations to improve air quality in Kerala. What are the key recommendations of the panel? Installation of vapor recovery systems at fuelling stations Retrofitting of diesel vehicles with particulate filters to improve air… Continue reading Panel Recommendations to improve “Air Quality in Kerala”
Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
What is the news? As per a recent study, the global population of sharks and rays reduced by over 70% in the past five decades. But a few conservation initiatives in India show that well-crafted policies and awareness programmes can make a difference. Contents1 About Sharks:2 Conservation Measures launched in India:3 Whale Shark Conservation Programme:4… Continue reading Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
