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.

40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

News: Uttar Pradesh Government has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and protection in natural habitat. Facts: Gharial: It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot(ghara in Hindi). Habitat: They prefer to live in riverine habitats with deep, clear, fast-moving water… Continue reading 40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020

News: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020(FRA 2020) has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). Facts: The report presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests and the ways in which the resource is changing. It is based on the assessment of more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020

Decision on hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh deferred

News: The Forest Advisory Committee, the apex body of the Environment Ministry has deferred its decision on the Dibang Valley project in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Dibang Valley Project is a storage-based hydro-electric project located on river Dibang in Arunachal Pradesh. Once built,it will be the largest ever Hydro Electric Dam Project to be constructed in… Continue reading Decision on hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh deferred

Energy Transition Index 2020

News: World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the annual rankings of the global Energy Transition Index. Facts: The Global Energy Transition index is an annual report that ranks 115 economies across: Performance of their energy systems and Transition readiness for a secure, sustainable affordable and inclusive energy system Key Takeaways: Top 3: Sweden topped the index… Continue reading Energy Transition Index 2020

Ministry of Tourism organises webinar series on ‘Exploring River Nila’

News: The Ministry of Tourism’s 17th Dekho ApnaDesh webinar was titled ‘Exploring River Nila’. Facts: Nila river is also known as Bharathappuzha.It is the second longest river in Kerala after Periyar. Origin: It originates from Thirumoorthy Hills of Anamalais in Tamil Nadu.It flows through Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram Districts in Kerala and drains into the… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises webinar series on ‘Exploring River Nila’

Sal forest tortoise habitat stretches over unprotected areas

News:According to a study by ecologists of Wildlife Institute of India(WII), over 90% of the potential distribution of Sal Forest Tortoise falls outside the current protected area’s network. Facts: Sal Forest Tortoise is also known as the elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata). Habitat: It is found in Southeast Asia and parts of Indian Subcontinent particularly Northeast… Continue reading Sal forest tortoise habitat stretches over unprotected areas

NDMA issues guidelines for restarting manufacturing units

News:The National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has issued guidelines for restarting manufacturing and chemical industries after the lockdown period ends. Facts: Key Features of Guidelines: Test Run Period: The first week of restarting any machinery or chemical unit should be considered as the trial or test period and the industries should not try to achieve high… Continue reading NDMA issues guidelines for restarting manufacturing units

World Migratory Bird Day 2020

News:The World Migratory Bird Day(WMBD) 2020 was observed on 9th May 2020. Facts: It was started in 2006 by the secretariats of Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals(CMS) and African Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement(AEWA) together with Environment for the Americas(EFTA). Since,2018 the day is organized twice a year on the second… Continue reading World Migratory Bird Day 2020

Explained: What are the safeguards against chemical disasters in India?

News:According to the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA), over 130 significant chemical accidents have been reported in the country. Facts: Chemical Disaster:It is the unintentional release of one or more hazardous substances which could harm human health and the environment.The most dangerous chemical accident was 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in which more than 3,000 people died… Continue reading Explained: What are the safeguards against chemical disasters in India?

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