Source: PIB About the news: The National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) recently hosted a Meet & Mingle session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management(IRBM): Stakeholder Engagement on the Stockholm World Water Week 2021. About the World Water week: World Water Week is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s major water issues. The… Continue reading NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
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.
NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. About Forum for Decarbonizing Transport: The forum will be a one-stop platform for initiating dialogues between the stakeholders and partners that will help… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Source: Down To Earth About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from viruses and bacteria in the marine ecosystem. Key findings of the study: The newly… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green algae with a size as small as 20 to 40 mm. This… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Deloitte Economics Institute has released a report, titled “India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future”. Key Findings of the Report: Impact of Climate Change on Economy: India can gain $11 trillion in economic value over the next 50 years by limiting rising global temperatures… Continue reading India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
Source: Indian Express What is the news? Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has installed a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution. Background In 2019, the Supreme Court directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Delhi government to come up with a plan to install smog towers to… Continue reading Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A team of researchers from Delhi University (DU) have discovered a new species of cascade frog in Arunachal Pradesh. They have named the frog species as “Adi Cascade Frog (Amolops Adicola)”. About Adi Cascade Frog: Adi Cascade Frog is a predominantly brown colour frog with a size ranging… Continue reading New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
Source: Times of India What is the news? Around 87% of world’s wetland ecosystem have been lost due to anthropogenic activities threatening wildlife species such as fishing cat. About Fishing Cat: The fishing cat is one of only two animals among the 40 odd members of the cat family which can survive in wet landscape… Continue reading Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the report titled ‘Transparency Index — Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure’. About CSE Transparency Index: The index assessed the data disclosure performance of 29 state pollution control boards and six pollution control committees from across… Continue reading How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
Source: Indian Express What is the news? India recently ratified the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol after 5 years of negotiation. It is expected to help energize collective global effort to address global warming as well as climate change. Background: In 1989 Montreal Protocol was signed to protect the ozone layer of the upper… Continue reading Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
