News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms. Four species of locusts are found in India: Desert locust, Migratory locust, and Bombay Locust and Tree locust. Desert locust is regarded as the most… Continue reading Explained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries?
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.
New mascot for National Games: flame-throated bulbul
News:The flame-throated bulbul has been chosen as the mascot of the 36th National Games. Facts: About Flame throated Bulbul: The flame-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus gularis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. They are also called the Rubigula and they are the State bird of Goa. They are found only in the forests… Continue reading New mascot for National Games: flame-throated bulbul
Economic Survey 2019-20: Afforestation under Green India Mission(GIM)
News:According to the Economic Survey,a sum of Rs 343 crore has been released under the Green India Mission (GIM) for undertaking afforestation activities.However,data for afforestation undertaken under GIM from Parliamentary questions paint a different picture. Facts: About Green India Mission(GIM): Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. It is one… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: Afforestation under Green India Mission(GIM)
Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
News: According to Economic Survey 2019-20, India has the Second largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China. India has also joined the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) in 2019 to scale up environmentally sustainable investments. Facts: Green Bonds: These are fixed-income financial instruments issued for funding of specific projects which have positive environmental and… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 was the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues that remains after the harvest of a crop. It is… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region
News: International Maritime Organization (IMO) put forward new regulations, called IMO 2020 Facts: IMO 2020 Bans ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with 3.5 per cent previously. Only ships fitted with sulphur-cleaning devices, known as scrubbers, are allowed to continue burning high-sulphur fuel. Ships can opt for cleaner… Continue reading Explained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region
Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Geographic range: Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Thailand; Viet… Continue reading Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
News:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a new initiative called ‘Direct CTO(Consent to Operate)’ Scheme for Green category industries. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to enable companies operating under ‘green category industries’ receive faster clearances from government to commence operations. Under the scheme,the green industries just need to apply for consent to establish… Continue reading Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
Yellow rust in wheat crop causes alarm in Punjab and Haryana
News:Recently,the detection of yellow rust disease in the wheat crop in Punjab and Haryana has raised anxiety among farmers about drop in the crop’s yield. Facts: About Yellow Rust disease: Read Also :-First Case of “Yellow Fungus” detected in UP Yellow rust disease of wheat also known as stripe rust of wheat is a disease… Continue reading Yellow rust in wheat crop causes alarm in Punjab and Haryana
Indian environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev wins 2020 Tyler Prize
News: Indian environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev has won the 2020 Tyler Prize for his work on bringing the economic consequences of environmental degradation and loss to the attention of corporate and political decision-makers. Facts: About Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement Annual award for environmental science, environmental health, and energy. Established in 1973 Administered by the… Continue reading Indian environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev wins 2020 Tyler Prize
