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
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.
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?
Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan
News: Climate and energy news aggregator, http://www.carboncopy.info, has launched a dashboard — ncap.carboncopy.info — to track the progress of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Facts: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in 2019 by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It is a five-year action plan with 2019 as the first… Continue reading Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan
A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that?
News: Chinese researchers, based on the Red List criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have concluded that Chinese Paddlefish are extinct. Facts: Chinese paddlefish, also known as the Chinese swordfish lived in Yangtze River in China. It dates back 200 million years. The researchers estimate that it became functionally extinct by… Continue reading A Giant fish is declared extinct — how do scientists conclude that?
Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has put forward Guidelines for implementing Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Facts: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Key Features: Prohibits conversion for non-wetland uses, setting up or expansion of industries in wetland areas. Prohibits disposal of construction and demolition waste within the wetlands. Each… Continue reading Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules
Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
News: Activists from Goa have demanded that certain areas in wildlife sanctuaries of the state be notified as ‘tiger reserve’. Facts: Background: In 2017, Goa government had sent a proposal to Centre, according to which 500 Sq.km area of Mhadei, Netravali and Cotigao sanctuaries and some part of Mahaveer National Park was to be declared… Continue reading Declare Goa sanctuaries as ‘tiger reserve’: Activists
Ghataprabha River
News: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins the river Krishna at Chikksangam, Karnataka. It forms Gokak Falls in Belgaum District of Karnataka. It has a hydroelectric and irrigational dam at Hidkal. Additional… Continue reading Ghataprabha River
Avalanche warning issued for Leh, Ladakh
News:Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) has issued an Avalanche warning to Leh in Ladakh region. Facts: About Avalanche: Avalanche is a mass of snow, often mixed with ice and debris which travels down mountain sides destroying everything in its path. It is caused when the force of gravity on the snow cover exceeds its… Continue reading Avalanche warning issued for Leh, Ladakh
IMD’s State of Climate Report: 2019 the seventh warmest year since 1901
News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) released State of the Climate Report-2019 Facts: Key takeaways from State of the Climate Report-2019 The past decade was the hottest on record for India. 2019 was the seventh warmest year since 1901. The annual rainfall in 2019 was 109% of the long period average for 1961–2010 Five cyclones were… Continue reading IMD’s State of Climate Report: 2019 the seventh warmest year since 1901
