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.

Operation ‘Clean Art’ to crackdown on illegal trade in mongoose hair

News:Recently,Operation Clean Art was conducted in India to ensure that the mongoose hair brush trade be closed down across the country. Facts: About Operation Clean Art: Operation Clean Art was the first pan India operation to crackdown on the smuggling of mongoose hair in the country. It was conceived by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)… Continue reading Operation ‘Clean Art’ to crackdown on illegal trade in mongoose hair

Development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur

News:The Ministry of Shipping have given approval for the development of Loktak Inland Waterways improvement project in Manipur. Facts: About the Project: The project will develop the Inland water transport connectivity in North East States and give a boost to the tourism sector. The project is approved under the Central Sector Scheme(CSS). The project will… Continue reading Development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur

Petrol Min:SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Biogas as green fuel

News:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed the Lok Sabha that SATAT initiative has the potential of addressing environmental problems arising from stubble burning. Facts: About SATAT initiative: SATAT stands for Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation(SATAT). The initiative aims to promote Compressed Biogas as an alternative, green transport fuel.It would benefit both vehicle-users… Continue reading Petrol Min:SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Biogas as green fuel

New snake species found in Arunachal

News:Recently,researchers from Arunachal Pradesh have discovered a new species of non-venomous burrowing snake named Trachischium apteii. Facts: About the new species: The species Trachischium apteii was found under fallen logs inside a thickly forested area of the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to a group of fossorial snakes that live mostly… Continue reading New snake species found in Arunachal

1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience-2019”

News: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs inaugurated the 1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience” in Delhi. The conference has been organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management. Facts: About the Conference: The conference has been organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management. The aim of the Conference… Continue reading 1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience-2019”

Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

News:Saudi Arabia has been elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time. Facts: About World Heritage committee: The World Heritage Committee is the governing body of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Committee meets once a year and consists of representatives from 21 member states to the convention elected by the general assembly.… Continue reading Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee

World action to combat global warming inadequate, says UNEP

News: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its annual emissions gap report 2019. Facts: About UNEP Emission Gap Report Emission gap is the difference between the emissions level countries have pledged to achieve under international agreements and the level consistent with limiting warming to well below 2 degrees C. The Emissions Gap Report measures and… Continue reading World action to combat global warming inadequate, says UNEP

Sumatran rhino is now extinct in Malaysia

News: The Sumatran rhino has become extinct in Malaysia following the death of its last captive individual. In 2015 they were declared extinct in the wild in Malaysia. Facts: About Sumatran Rhino The Sumatran rhino is the smallest and last form of the Two-horned hairy rhinos. Geographical Range: After it has become extinct in Malaysia,… Continue reading Sumatran rhino is now extinct in Malaysia

To tackle pollution, smog tower to come up in Delhi

News:Recently,the Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi government to draw up a comprehensive plan to install ‘smog towers’ across Delhi to deal with air pollution. Facts: About Smog Towers: Smog towers are structures designed to work as large-scale air purifiers. They are usually fitted with multiple layers of air filters, which clean… Continue reading To tackle pollution, smog tower to come up in Delhi

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