News:The Ministry of Earth Science has launched Seismic Hazard Microzonation project in major cities of India. Facts: Aim of the project:The project aims to reduce hazards of seismic activities by putting in adequate measures. About Seismic Hazard Microzonation: Seismic Hazard Microzonation is the process of identifying the earthquake prone areas based on its geological and… Continue reading Government launches Seismic Hazard Microzonation to minimize earthquake disasters
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.
Environment-related offences fell in 2018; 8 states buck trend
News: National Crime Records Bureau released data on environmental crimes in Annual Crime in India report 2018 Facts: Key takeaways Environmental crimes dropped 17% in 2018 Tamil Nadu topped the list, followed by Rajasthan and Kerala almost two-thirds of such violations were that of the cigarette and tobacco-related law Additional Information: Environmental Crimes: The offences… Continue reading Environment-related offences fell in 2018; 8 states buck trend
DESMI Waste Water management project
News:Foreign Minister of Denmark has visited the Barapullah DESMI Waste Water Management Project Site in New Delhi. Facts: About DESMI Waste Water Management Project: It is a holistic clean up project between Department of Biotechnology (DBT).Ministry of Science & Technology and DESMI EnviRO-CLEAN, Denmark. The aim of the project is to trap the floating debris… Continue reading DESMI Waste Water management project
Centre eases CRZ rules of beaches aspiring for Blue Flag tag: What is this certification?
News:Recently, the Ministry of Environment and Forest has relaxed Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ) rules for Blue flag beaches. Facts: About the relaxation of CRZ rules: India’s Coastal Regulation Zone(CRZ) rules do not allow the construction of infrastructure on beaches and islands. But the Blue Flag certification requires the beaches to create infrastructures like portable toilet blocks,… Continue reading Centre eases CRZ rules of beaches aspiring for Blue Flag tag: What is this certification?
India Meteorological Department(IMD) celebrates 145th Foundation Day
News:The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) is celebrating its 145th Foundation day on 15th January,2020. Facts: About India Meteorological Department (IMD) India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875.It is an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. It is the principal agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department(IMD) celebrates 145th Foundation Day
Española Giant tortoises
News: The Galápagos National Park has announced it is ending Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative (GTRI), captive breeding program, for Española Giant Tortoises Facts: About Española Giant Tortoises Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. Geographic Range: Española Island [formerly Hood Island] in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. IUCN Status: Critically… Continue reading Española Giant tortoises
Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern
News: Taal Volcano erupted on 12th January Facts: About Taal Volcano It is located on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. It is classified as a “complex” volcano. Additional Information: Volcano: A volcano on Earth is a vent or fissure in the planet’s crust through which lava, ash, rock, and gases erupt Major Types… Continue reading Explained: Why eruption of a tiny, ‘complex’ volcano is causing concern
Huge increase in open-loop scrubber usage in ships: Report
News:According to GlobalData,there has been a huge increase in the use of open-loop scrubbers in ships in just last one year even as a debate about their viability in mitigating sulphur emissions from ships has also escalated. Facts: About Scrubbers in Ships: Scrubbers are used to remove particulate matter and harmful components such as sulphur… Continue reading Huge increase in open-loop scrubber usage in ships: Report
Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
News: According to the second wetland bird count, conducted by officials of the Kaziranga National Park, the park has 96 species of wetland birds. Facts: About Kaziranga National Park Location: Spread across parts of Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. Major Rivers: Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu and Mora Dhansiri. Perennial wetlands: Sohola (largest), Borbeel, Kawoimari,… Continue reading Kaziranga records 96 species of wetland birds
What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
News: Four illegal apartment complexes in Maradu, Kerala, were demolished for violating the provisions of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. Facts: Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification was issued in 1991 under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The main aim of the Rules is to protect the coastal environment. Coastal Regulation Zone: All the coastal stretches… Continue reading What are CRZ rules which the demolished Maradu flats violated?
