News: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali, has developed the technology for aquaponic cultivation of plants. Facts: Aquaponics: It is an emerging technique in which both fish as well as plants complement each other to sustain and grow.The fish waste provides organic food for plants and plants naturally filter the water, which… Continue reading Mohali centre develops technology for aquaponic cultivation of plants
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.
UNDRR releases Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019 Report
News: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) has released a report titled “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: In the period 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events claiming 1.23 million lives, affecting 4.2 billion people resulting in approximately US$2.97 trillion in global economic losses.… Continue reading UNDRR releases Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019 Report
IMD launches impact-based cyclone warning system
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
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
