News:Odisha’s Talcher fertiliser plant has been awarded a contract for starting a coal gasification unit for the production of urea and Ammonia. Facts: What is coal gasification? Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas) which is a mixture of hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). … Continue reading Explained: How coal gasification can help India reduce its energy import
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.
Emissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
News:Gujarat government has launched the world’s first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for trading in Particulate Matter(PM) emissions. Facts: Features of the scheme: The programme aims to reduce particulate air pollution and facilitate robust economic growth. Under the programme,the government sets a cap on emissions and allow industries to buy and sell permits to stay below… Continue reading Emissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
Microhyla eos
News:Scientists have discovered a new discovered species of frog named Microhyla eos from Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Microhyla: Microhyla are a group of narrow-mouthed frogs (subfamily Microhylinae) that is primarily and widely distributed in Asia. They are commonly known as ‘Rice Frogs’ or ‘Chorus Frogs’, the genus currently comprises of 49 recognised species. About the… Continue reading Microhyla eos
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
News:The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is organizing a National workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment(PDNA). Facts: About PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment(PDNA) is a government-led exercise to assess the full extent of a disaster’s impact. The tool was developed by the UN Development Group, the World Bank and the European Union as one of… Continue reading Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
National Adaptation Fund
News:Experts have said that the National adaptation fund has been allocated only Rs 100 crore in the Budget and about one pilot project in each state. Facts: About the fund: The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change(NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was set up in 2015 to meet the climate change adaptation needs… Continue reading National Adaptation Fund
Happy Seeder
News:Punjab Chief Minister has said that farmers should use Happy Seeders for direct wheat sowing as it will lead to increased productivity. Facts: About Happy seeder(HS): Happy Seeder(HS) is a tractor-operated machine developed by the Punjab Agricultural University(PAU) in collaboration with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(ACIAR). Happy seeder is used for in-situ management of… Continue reading Happy Seeder
Global Climate Strike movement
News:Students in more than 2,000 cities across the world are holding demonstrations under the #FridaysforFuture movement also called Global Climate Strike movement. Facts: About Global Climate Strike movement: The #FridaysforFuture movement also known as the ‘Youth Strike for Climate Movement’ was started in August 2018. The aim of the Global Climate Strike is to call… Continue reading Global Climate Strike movement
Healthy life a basic right, Prime Minister Modi tells UN meet
News:At the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly,Indian Prime minister has addressed the Universal Health coverage meeting. Facts: Key takeaways:The Prime Minister has said that a healthy life is the basic right of every person.He also outlined the four main pillars of healthcare that India focuses on: Preventive Healthcare: Prime minister said… Continue reading Healthy life a basic right, Prime Minister Modi tells UN meet
United Nations Climate Action Summit
News:During the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the Indian Prime Minister has addressed the United Nations(UN) Climate Action Summit. Facts: Highlights of the speech: Prime minister has reiterated India’s commitment to the creation of 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022 under the Paris Climate Agreement. He also said that India’s… Continue reading United Nations Climate Action Summit
Ganga Data Collector
News:Wildlife Institute of India(WII) has launched a mobile application named “Ganga Data Collector”. Facts: About Ganga data collector: The application aims to provide field researchers with a complete data entry solution to monitor the aquatic population in the Ganga river. The application has been launched under the Biodiversity and Ganga Conservation project initiated by the… Continue reading Ganga Data Collector
