What is the news? The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister announces the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme. It is also known as the Vehicle scrapping policy. Aim of the Policy: The policy aims to create an ecosystem to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. It will reduce pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the government’s… Continue reading Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
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.
Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
What is the News? The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to start SeaBuckthorn Plantation in the cold desert areas. About Seabuckthorn: It is a shrub that produces an orange-yellow coloured edible berry. In India, it is found above the tree line in the Himalayan region. It is generally in dry areas such as the cold… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh to start “Seabuckthorn plantations”
“World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2020”. About World Air Quality Report: World Air Quality is an annual report. The report is based on PM2.5 data from 106 countries based on data from ground-based monitoring stations. The report is handled by… Continue reading “World Air Quality Report, 2020” Released
KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched a unique project called Project REHAB (Reducing Elephant – Human Attacks using Bees). About Project REHAB: Under this project, bee boxes would get used as a fence to prevent the attack of elephants. Aim: The aim is to create “bee-fences” to mitigate human– elephant… Continue reading KVIC launches “Project REHAB”
Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
What is the News? The Supreme Court gave several suggestions to protect the Great Indian Bustard in Gujarat and Rajasthan. What was the case? A petition has been filed in the SC regarding the deaths of the Great Indian bustard (GIB). The deaths happened due to a collision with high voltage power lines. The petitioner… Continue reading Petition in SC for Protection of “Great Indian Bustard”
Panel Recommendations to improve “Air Quality in Kerala”
What is the news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed a joint committee to study air pollution in Kerala. It made several recommendations to improve air quality in Kerala. What are the key recommendations of the panel? Installation of vapor recovery systems at fuelling stations Retrofitting of diesel vehicles with particulate filters to improve air… Continue reading Panel Recommendations to improve “Air Quality in Kerala”
Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
What is the news? As per a recent study, the global population of sharks and rays reduced by over 70% in the past five decades. But a few conservation initiatives in India show that well-crafted policies and awareness programmes can make a difference. About Sharks: Sharks come under a subclass of fish species called elasmobranchii.… Continue reading Conservation Initiatives for Sharks in India
Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
What is the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change chaired by a Rajya Sabha member has tabled its report. The report demands more grants to the Environment ministry. What were the key highlights of the report? On Budget allocation for Environment Ministry: In Budget 2020-21, Government has reduced the revised… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee report on Environment Ministry
PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
What is the News? The Prime Minister received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award. Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award: Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award was instituted in 2016. Awarded by: the Cambridge Energy Research Associates Week (CERAWeek). Purpose: The Global Energy and Environment Leadership award recognize the commitment of leadership to the… Continue reading PM received “Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award”
“Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
What is the News? Bombay Municipal Corporation(BMC) has been using the Miyawaki method to create tiny urban forests in the Metropolitan areas of Mumbai. What is the Miyawaki Method? Miyawaki is an afforestation method based on the work of Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1980s. Process of Miyawaki Method: Initially, native trees of the… Continue reading “Miyawaki method” to create dense green patches
