News: Prime Minister has announced the construction of 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Project at Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Facts: Dhaulasidh Hydro Project: It is proposed on the horseshoe curve of the Beas river.The aim is to generate hydroelectricity and use water for irrigation in adjoining areas of the districts.
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.
China’s climate commitment: How is it significant?
News: China has announced significant climate change announcements at the virtual UN General Assembly in New York. Facts: What has China announced? China would become carbon net-zero by the year 2060. Net-zero: It is a state in which a country’s emissions are compensated by absorptions and removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Absorption can… Continue reading China’s climate commitment: How is it significant?
India PV-Edge 2020 – A Global Summit on solar manufacturing
News: NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Invest India are organizing a global symposium virtually, ‘India PV EDGE 2020’. Facts: India has become the third-largest solar capacity country in the world and set an ambitious target of 450 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 comprising 300 GW of solar capacity. The major… Continue reading India PV-Edge 2020 – A Global Summit on solar manufacturing
Intensified tree planting exercise begins in various parts of Western Ghats bordering Tamil Nadu on Wildlife Week
News: During the Wildlife week, an intensified tree planting exercise has been started in various parts of the Western Ghats bordering Tamil Nadu Facts: Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India between October 1 and 8. Aim: to promote the preservation of fauna. Background: It was conceptualized in 1952 with the overall goal of… Continue reading Intensified tree planting exercise begins in various parts of Western Ghats bordering Tamil Nadu on Wildlife Week
‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’
News: NITI Aayog and Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi, signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on to support the decarbonization and energy transition agenda for accommodating cleaner and more energy. Facts: The focus of the partnership is on co-creating innovative technological solutions by leveraging the expertise of the two entities. Key elements include: lowering… Continue reading ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’
Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers
News: Scientists at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) have invented PUSA Decomposer. Facts: It is a set of four tablets made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. It gives farmers the option to shred the straw, spray a solution containing the fungal strains,… Continue reading Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers
Glacier retreat in Himalayas to cause water crisis: study
News: A study commissioned by the Observer Research Foundation, has found that the retreat of glaciers in the Himalayan Hindu Kush region is affecting the surface water and groundwater availability in the region. Facts: Himalayan Hindu Kush region It is famously known as the earth’s “third pole” as it forms the largest area of permanent… Continue reading Glacier retreat in Himalayas to cause water crisis: study
In a first, eight Indian beaches recommended for ‘Blue Flag’ eco-label
News: Union Environment Ministry has announced that the Indian Government has recommended eight Indian beaches for the “Blue Flag” certification. Facts: The eight beaches are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Daman & Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri beach in Karnataka, Kappad in Kerala, Rushikonda in Andhra Pradesh, Golden beach of Odisha and Radhanagar beach in Andaman… Continue reading In a first, eight Indian beaches recommended for ‘Blue Flag’ eco-label
Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
News: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally taking into account possible implications on the… Continue reading Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin, an excellent source of fuel methane
News: According to a study by the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) of the Science & Technology Ministry, Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin holds a massive reserve of methane hydrate and a rich source of cleaner natural gas. Facts: Methane: It is a clean and economical fuel and is a major constituent of natural gas.Compared to other hydrocarbon… Continue reading Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin, an excellent source of fuel methane
