What is the News? The Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the Technical Committee on Nilgiri Elephant Corridor. The Supreme court last year constituted a committee to hear complaints by landowners against the action taken by the Nilgris Collector. The Nilgiris collector’s action includes the sealing of landowners’ buildings in the Nilgiris Elephant… Continue reading Nilgiri Elephant Corridor and Biosphere Reserve
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.
Green tax on vehicles older than 15 years
Why in News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has approved a proposal to levy a ‘green tax’ on old vehicles. The policy will come into effect on April 1, 2022. What is Green Tax? Green tax is also called pollution tax or environmental tax. It is the tax levied on goods that… Continue reading Green tax on vehicles older than 15 years
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau(WCCB)
Why in News? Wildlife Crime Control Bureau(WCCB) and Barasat Forest Range have rescued a live pangolin in Kolkata. Facts: Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body. It functions under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Its responsibilities include combating organized wildlife crime in the country. Headquarters: New Delhi Functions: Under Section… Continue reading Wildlife Crime Control Bureau(WCCB)
Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as a comprehensive photographic field guide with detailed distribution and locality data for all the species from the region. Sunderbans: Sundarbans is a mangrove area… Continue reading Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Global Risk Report, 2021
Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities… Continue reading Global Risk Report, 2021
SC appointed Central Empowered Committee(CEC) report on Sand mining in Rajasthan
The Supreme Court speaks on sand mining. This is what it says!
Indian star tortoises
Why in News: Indian star tortoises have been seized by the Forest officials while being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to Odisha. Facts: Source: IUCN Indian star tortoise (Geochelone Elegans): It is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forests of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is accustomed to monsoon seasons. These tortoises are easily… Continue reading Indian star tortoises
UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
Why in News? United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Key Facts: Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to climate-related disasters. This capacity will be built by national efforts and funding mechanisms. Aim of the report: The report aims to indicate national and international efforts to advance adaptation. Findings of the Adaptation Gap report,… Continue reading UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
News: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has launched a month-long campaign “SAKSHAM”. Facts: SAKSHAM: It is a people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign that aims to highlight the adverse health and environmental impacts of increasing carbon footprints. The idea is to convince consumers to switch to cleaner fuels and bring in behavioral change to use fossil… Continue reading PCRA launches ‘SAKSHAM’ campaign for green and clean energy awareness
Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
News: Winter migratory waterbirds using the central Asian flyway have started making a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland. Facts: Harike Wetland: It is one of the largest man-made wetlands of northern India which shares its area with the Tarntaran, Ferozpur and Kapurthala districts of Punjab. It came into existence in 1952 after the construction of… Continue reading Winter migratory water birds make a beeline to Punjab’s Harike wetland
