News:Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has released the Enforcement and Monitoring Guidelines for Sand Mining 2020 to monitor and check illegal sand mining in the country. Facts: About the Guidelines: These rules serves as a guideline for collection of critical information for enforcement of the regulatory provisions and for effective monitoring of Sustainable… Continue reading Govt releases guidelines to monitor, check illegal sand mining
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.
IMD has issued a yellow weather warning for Himachal Pradesh
News:Recently,the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption or damage. Different Colour Codes: Green(No warning): No advisory is… Continue reading IMD has issued a yellow weather warning for Himachal Pradesh
Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2019 Annual Report
News:Aon, a leading global professional services firm has released its Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight:2019 Annual Report. Facts: About the report: The report evaluates the impact of global natural disaster events to identify trends, manage volatility and enhance resilience. Key takeaways from the report: Report on Global data: Global economy suffered a loss of $232… Continue reading Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight: 2019 Annual Report
India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh
News: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with help from Gujarat’s forest department, is attempting for the first time a process to restore coral reefs using biorock or mineral accretion technology. Facts: About biorock or mineral accretion technology Biorock is the substance formed by electro-accumulation of minerals dissolved in seawater. The technology works by passing… Continue reading India begins coral restoration in Gulf of Kachchh
Australia’s iconic platypus under threat from climate change:study
News:According to a study,Australia’s devastating drought and other effects of climate change are pushing platypus towards extinction. Facts: About platypus: Platypus is a semi aquatic egg laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia. They are one of the five extant species of monotremes,the only mammals that lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. Platypuses… Continue reading Australia’s iconic platypus under threat from climate change:study
Indian Railways’ first waste to energy plant commissioned
News:The first waste to energy plant of Indian Railways has been commissioned by the East Coast Railways(ECoR). Facts: About the waste to energy plant: The waste to energy plant converts waste collected from the garbage disposal units into carbon powder, diesel and gas using Poly Crack Technology. The diesel oil is to be sold by… Continue reading Indian Railways’ first waste to energy plant commissioned
India Climate Collaborative(ICC)
News:Recently,Philanthropy arms of top corporate groups have announced a partnership to launch an initiative called India climate Collaborative. Facts: About India Climate Collaborative(ICC): India Climate Collaborative(ICC) is a first-of-its kind India-focused collaboration launched by philanthropic arms of top Indian corporates to minimise the climate change impact. Aim: To work together to build a compelling, India-focused… Continue reading India Climate Collaborative(ICC)
Bushfire crisis: Australia may list Koalas as endangered
News:The Australian government might declare Koalas as an endangered species after the population animal suffered an extraordinary hit in the devastating bushfires. Facts: About Koalas: Koalas is a tree-dwelling marsupial animal endemic to Australia.They are listed as vulnerable under the IUCN Red list. They have exceptional parental care and strange eating habits as they eat… Continue reading Bushfire crisis: Australia may list Koalas as endangered
Rising carbon dioxide levels may double floods
News:According to a study conducted by scientists, risk of extreme floods or storms are rising due to increased CO2 level. Facts: About the study: The study is based on the data collected on climate from 155 countries over 46 years(1970 to 2016). The analysis has used econometric modelling which involves accounting for a country’s vulnerability… Continue reading Rising carbon dioxide levels may double floods
ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
News: A new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and documented by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new marine species have been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai. Facts: Zoological Survey of India The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organization for zoological research and studies to promote the… Continue reading ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
