News: Meenagnadi village panchayat, Wayanad, Kerala has taken initiative to become a carbon-neutral village Facts: Carbon-neutral Meenangadi project: Started in 2016, it involves afforestation programs, recycling of plastic waste, providing lower-emission cooking stoves. Sustainable Action for Climate Resilient Development in Majuli’ (SACReD, Majuli): it was launched by Assam government in 2016. It seeks to make… Continue reading Planting trees, managing plastic waste helping this Kerala village to become carbon-neutral
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.
Ministry of Coal to Establish Sustainable Development Cell for Environmental Mitigation Measures
News:The Ministry of Coal has decided to establish a ‘Sustainable Development Cell’. Facts: About Sustainable development Cell: The Sustainable development cell aims to promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country and address environmental concerns during the decommissioning or closure of mines. The cell will advise and monitor the mitigation measures taken by the coal… Continue reading Ministry of Coal to Establish Sustainable Development Cell for Environmental Mitigation Measures
Three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply
News:According to data presented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, it has been found that over three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply. Facts: Key Highlights from the data: Around three lakh rural habitations across the country continue to be deprived of the government’s minimum prescribed provision of 40 litres per capita per… Continue reading Three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply
National Afforestation Programme
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change informed Lok Sabha about National Afforestation Programme. Facts: About National Afforestation Programme (2000): Aim: Sustainable development and management of forest resources Objectives: Ecological restoration of degraded forests Improve livelihoods of the forest-fringe communities Implementation: It is implemented by three tier institutional setup through State Forest Development Agency… Continue reading National Afforestation Programme
PM Modi chairs National Ganga Council meeting
News: The National Ganga Council will meet on 14th December in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Facts: About National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (National Ganga Council) It has been established as an Authority under National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Act, 2016. Composition: It comprises the chief ministers of… Continue reading PM Modi chairs National Ganga Council meeting
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM). Facts: About NCSCM: The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is a research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The institute undertakes studies and research in the area of… Continue reading National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
News: A study conducted by Central Water Commission (CWC) from May 2014 to April 2018 revealed that India’s major river systems are contaminated with heavy metals. Facts: Key takeaways: Samples from only 35% of water quality stations were safe while rest were polluted with heavy metals, exceeding safe limits set by the Bureau of Indian… Continue reading Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
News: ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ for BIMSTEC countries is being held in Delhi. Facts: About ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ It has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare The objective of the seminar is to share experiences to enable the improvement of tropical smallholder farming systems… Continue reading 3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
News: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020 has been released at UNFCC CoP25 in Madrid, Spain Facts: CCPI is an independent monitoring tool for countries’ climate protection performance. It measures the emissions, renewable energy share and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. These countries are collectively responsible for 90% of GHG emissions.… Continue reading U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources(now Ministry of Jal Shakti). The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify… Continue reading National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
