News: India Meteorological Department(IMD) has launched a dynamic, impact-based cyclone warning system. Facts: Aim: To minimise economic losses and damage to property from cyclones that hit the country’s coasts every year. Features: Under this, district or location will issue specific warnings which will factor in the infrastructure, local population, settlements, land use as well as… Continue reading IMD launches impact-based cyclone warning system
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.
Fishing cat to be the ambassador of Chilika Lake
News: The Chilika Development Authority(CDA) has designated the fishing cat as ambassador which is being called as an important step towards conservation of the vulnerable species. Facts: Fishing Cat: It is a medium-sized wildcat found in South and Southeast Asia.They are nocturnal and are an adept swimmer which enters water frequently to prey on fish… Continue reading Fishing cat to be the ambassador of Chilika Lake
Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
News: Eight beaches from India have received the ‘coveted’ Blue Flag certification. Facts: Which are those Eight Beaches? The eight Indian beaches that have received the Blue Flag certification are: Shivrajpur Beach in Dwarka, Gujarat Ghoghla Beach in Diu Kasarkod and Padubidri beaches in Karnataka Kappad Beach in Kerala Rushikonda Beach in Andhra Pradesh Golden… Continue reading Eight beaches in India to get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification
World Migratory Bird Day 2020
News: The World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD) 2020 is being observed on 10th October,2020. Facts: World Migratory Bird Day: It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. Who organises it? It is organized by Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and… Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day 2020
Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
News: The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. Facts: Brahma Kamal (Saussurea Obvallata): It is a species of flowering plant native to the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, India, Mongolia, Burma and southwest… Continue reading Brahma Kamal flowers start blooming in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli
EPCA directs Delhi, other States to implement GRAP
News: Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority(EPCA) has directed Delhi and neighbouring States to implement Graded Response Action Plan(GRAP) from 15th October 2020. Facts: Graded Response Action Plan(GRAP): It is a set of stratified actions that are taken once the pollution level reaches a certain specified limit. When was it notified? The action plan was… Continue reading EPCA directs Delhi, other States to implement GRAP
Delhi Cabinet gives nod for ‘Tree Transplantation Policy’
News: Delhi Cabinet has approved the ‘Tree Transplantation Policy’ for the preservation of trees in the Capital. Facts: Key Provisions of the Policy: A minimum of 80% of trees affected by a development or construction project will be transplanted and as much 80% of the transplanted trees must survive after transplantation. The Delhi government will… Continue reading Delhi Cabinet gives nod for ‘Tree Transplantation Policy’
Goa becomes first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State
News: Goa has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State in the country as it has successfully provided 100% Functional Household Tap Connections(FHTCs) in the rural areas by utilising the benefits under Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM). Facts: Jal Jeevan Mission: It aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections(HarGharJal) to all… Continue reading Goa becomes first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State
CAG audit- Improvement in disaster management
Syllabus – GS 2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Context- The Public Account Committee (PAC) directed the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to conduct a special audit into purchase of COVID-19 equipment. What are the directions… Continue reading CAG audit- Improvement in disaster management
India world’s largest emitter of sulphur dioxide, emissions see drop in 2019: Report
News: Greenpeace India and the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has released its annual report titled “Ranking the World’s Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Hotspots: 2019-2020”. Facts: Top SO2 Emitters: India has continued to occupy the top spot in the world in sulphur dioxide(SO2) emissions for the fifth consecutive year in 2019.It was… Continue reading India world’s largest emitter of sulphur dioxide, emissions see drop in 2019: Report
