News:The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting the 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) on 31 October 2019 at New Delhi. Facts: About ISA: The International Solar Alliance(ISA) is an Indian initiative that was launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015, The overarching objective of the… Continue reading 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
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.
Cyclone Maha
News:A meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC), chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was held to review the preparations for the cyclone Maha. Facts: About Cyclone Maha: The depression over Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm. It is named Maha.The name is given by Oman. The cyclone is centered over Lakshadweep and the… Continue reading Cyclone Maha
SEED Awards
News:Recently,Fourteen start-ups have been selected for SEED awards,2019. Facts: About the SEED awards: The SEED award aims to highlight the contribution of green and social enterprises to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The awards are given annually to organisations working on sustainable development. About SEED: SEED was founded by the UNEP, UNDP and the International… Continue reading SEED Awards
Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas
News:According to the data from its Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas,the European Space Agency(ESA) has announced that compared to August 2018,there were almost five times as many wildfires across the world in August 2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the study: The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission has recorded 79,000 fires in August this year compared to just over… Continue reading Sentinel-3 World Fire Atlas
36 million Indians face flood risk: study
News:According to a recent study,36 million people in India would face annual flooding by 2050 and 44 million by 2100 if emissions continue to rise. Facts: About the study: The study was conducted by the Climate Central study.It is a non-profit science and news organisation providing information to help the public and policymakers make sound… Continue reading 36 million Indians face flood risk: study
National Green Tribunal(NGT)
News:The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is currently reeling under vacancies of judges and expert members making its four zonal benches across India non-functional. Facts: About NGT: The National Green Tribunal(NGT) came into existence in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal act 2010. The act provides for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental… Continue reading National Green Tribunal(NGT)
Sarayu river
News:A new history was created at Ayodhya as a record 6 lakh earthen lamps lit up the Sarayu river bank on the eve of Diwali. Facts: About Sarayu River: The Sarayu is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This river is of ancient significance as it is mentioned… Continue reading Sarayu river
Cyclone Kyarr
News:Many places in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are receiving rains for the last few days, mainly because of cyclonic Karr in the Arabian Sea. Facts: About Cyclone Kyarr: Cyclone Kyarr is a tropical cyclone that has intensified west of India in the Northern Indian Ocean’s Arabian Sea. It is the second most intense super cyclonic… Continue reading Cyclone Kyarr
Nelloptodes gretae
News:A tiny species of beetle discovered more than 50 years ago has been named after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Facts: About Nelloptodes gretae: Scientists have officially named Nelloptodes gretae after Greta Thunberg to honour her contribution in raising global awareness of climate change. The species belongs to the family of beetles called Ptiliidae.The beetle… Continue reading Nelloptodes gretae
Colombo Declaration
News:The member states of the United Nations has endorsed a proposed road map for action on nitrogen challenges called Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management. Facts: About Colombo Declaration: The aim of the Colombo Declaration is to halve nitrogen waste by the year 2030. The Declaration was developed with technical support from International Nitrogen Management… Continue reading Colombo Declaration
