Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study has found that ozone levels are exceeding the permitted levels even during winter in Delhi-NCR. It is making the smog more “toxic”. Key Findings of the Study: Ozone is becoming more widespread in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)… Continue reading Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
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.
Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kendu Leaf:3 Kendu Leaf in Odisha:4 Uses of Kendu Leaf:5 Kendu Leaf Sector in Odisha:6 Way Forward: What is the News? Several children were seen collecting kendu leaves in the Joradobra Phadi (kendu leaf collection center) in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. This was a clear violation… Continue reading Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the report:3 Why separate leopard census is necessary?4 About Indian Leopard or Common Leopard: About the news: The Environment Minister has recently released the report ‘Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores-2018’. The report points out that India’s official leopard count increased 63 percent from… Continue reading India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years
India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Source: PIB What is the News? Environment Minister has announced that 14 Tiger Reserves from India have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS). Tiger Reserves that received Global CA|TS recognition: India’s 14 tiger reserves that have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards(CA|TS) are: Manas, Kaziranga and… Continue reading India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Maharashtra government has announced its decision to become the first state in the country to join hands with Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. About EV100 campaign: The EV100 campaign is an initiative of Climate Group, an international non-profit organization. The campaign aims to make electric transport the new normal… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Analysis by NGO reveals microplastics in Ganga
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 What are Microplastics? What is the News? A Study titled ‘Quantitative analysis of Microplastics along River Ganga’ has been released by a Delhi-based environment NGO, Toxics Link. About the Study: The study was carried out in collaboration with the… Continue reading Analysis by NGO reveals microplastics in Ganga
Illegal Construction on Bank of River Ganga
Source: PIB Introduction: The National Green Tribunal(NGT) in its judgment on M.C. Mehta vs Union of India and ors. Case offered an interim measure to restrict illegal construction on the Bank of River Ganga. NGT Guidelines for plain areas The judgment held that an interim measure of at least 100 m from the middle of the… Continue reading Illegal Construction on Bank of River Ganga
Odisha rolls out conservation plan for Ganjam Slender Gecko
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ganjam Slender Gecko3 About Geckos4 Important Gecko Species of India in news What is the News? Odisha’s forest officials have announced measures to preserve the newly discovered tiny gecko species named Ganjam Slender Gecko. About Ganjam Slender Gecko Ganjam Slender Gecko is a tiny gecko… Continue reading Odisha rolls out conservation plan for Ganjam Slender Gecko
Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is trying to reintroduce an abandoned nine-month-old cub into the wild, after rearing it in ‘captivity’ for two years. This issue has once again brought the controversial concept of ‘re-wilding’ of abandoned or injured animals under the lens. What is ‘Re-wilding’? The Standard… Continue reading Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Explained: How Europe’s ambitious new climate agenda will affect businesses
Source: The Indian Express and All India Radio Contents1 About EU’s “Fit for 55” proposal:1.1 Road Transport:1.2 Water and air transport:1.3 Heavy industry:1.4 Criticism of the EU’s “Fit for 55” proposal: About EU’s “Fit for 55” proposal: The European Union has unveiled some of the world’s most ambitious proposals, titled “Fit for 55”, to reduce carbon… Continue reading Explained: How Europe’s ambitious new climate agenda will affect businesses
