News: Madhya Pradesh might soon its seventh tiger reserve — the Ratapani Tiger Reserve. The proposed reserve will be carved out of the Ratapani wildlife sanctuary which is spread over Raisen and Sehore districts. Facts: About Tiger Reserves: Tiger Reserves are protected area that aim at conserving the habitat to ensure a viable population of… Continue reading Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh
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.
Estimation of Carbon on Earth
News: Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) has released a series of papers estimating the total carbon on Earth Facts: Two-tenths of 1% of Earth’s total carbon – about 43,500 gigatonnes (Gt) is above surface in the oceans, on land, and in the atmosphere. The rest is subsurface, including the crust, mantle and core — an estimated… Continue reading Estimation of Carbon on Earth
Idol Immersion in River Ganga
News: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has issued a 15-point directive to chief secretaries in 11 Ganga-basin states. Facts: The directives include cordoning off ghats and imposing a fine of Rs 50,000, to prevent the immersion of idols in the Ganga or its tributaries during the festive season. It also states that adequate… Continue reading Idol Immersion in River Ganga
Single-Use Plastic
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India would phase out single use plastic by 2022. However, there would be no blanket ban on single-use plastics. Facts: Single-Use Plastics: Single-use plastics, often also referred to as disposable plastics, include items intended to be used only once before they are thrown away or recycled. They… Continue reading Single-Use Plastic
Monsoon Forecast in India
News: The Monsoon Mission Coupled Forecast Model, developed under the Monsoon Mission has failed to accurately forecast the excess rainfall in August-September 2019. Facts: Monsoon Forecast in India: The IMD issues operational forecast for the southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall for the country as a whole in two stages. The first stage forecast… Continue reading Monsoon Forecast in India
National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)
News:Cabinet Secretary has chaired a meeting of National Crisis Management Committee to review the prevailing flood situation in Bihar. Facts: About NCMC: Government of India had set up a Standing National Crisis Management Committee for effective implementation of relief measures in the wake of natural calamities. The committee is headed by Cabinet Secretary.It also includes… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC)
Scientists excavate ‘Ancient River’ in Uttar Pradesh
News: The Jal Shakti Ministry has excavated an old, dried-up river in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) that linked the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Facts: About the river: The “ancient buried river” is around 4 km wide, 45 km long, consisted of a 15metre-thick layer buried under soil. It joins the Yamuna River at Durgapur village, about… Continue reading Scientists excavate ‘Ancient River’ in Uttar Pradesh
Climate Vulnerability Map of India
News:Government is planning to develop a pan India climate vulnerability assessment map. Facts: Why Climate Vulnerability map? The map is being developed to prepare communities and people to meet the challenges arising out of climate. The information specific to a state or even district is needed to meet the challenges of climate change. Such climate… Continue reading Climate Vulnerability Map of India
UN global climate action award
News:Infosys has won the United Nations Global Climate Action Award (UNGCAA). Facts: Why Infosys was awarded? Infosys was awarded in the ‘Climate Neutral Now’ category for “Infosys’ Journey to Carbon Neutrality In 2011,Infosys had made a voluntary commitment to United Nation to become carbon neutral. In October 2018, Infosys has also pledged to demonstrate its… Continue reading UN global climate action award
NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019
News:Union Minister for Jal Shakti has presented the National Water Mission Awards- 2019. Facts: National water mission award: The water mission awards is an initiative of National Water Mission (NWM), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The award seeks to recognize excellence in water conservation, efficient water use… Continue reading NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019
