News: The National Ganga Council will meet on 14th December in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Facts: About National Council for Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga (National Ganga Council) It has been established as an Authority under National Council for River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Act, 2016. Composition: It comprises the chief ministers of… Continue reading PM Modi chairs National Ganga Council meeting
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.
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM). Facts: About NCSCM: The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is a research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The institute undertakes studies and research in the area of… Continue reading National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
News: A study conducted by Central Water Commission (CWC) from May 2014 to April 2018 revealed that India’s major river systems are contaminated with heavy metals. Facts: Key takeaways: Samples from only 35% of water quality stations were safe while rest were polluted with heavy metals, exceeding safe limits set by the Bureau of Indian… Continue reading Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
News: ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ for BIMSTEC countries is being held in Delhi. Facts: About ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ It has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare The objective of the seminar is to share experiences to enable the improvement of tropical smallholder farming systems… Continue reading 3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
News: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020 has been released at UNFCC CoP25 in Madrid, Spain Facts: CCPI is an independent monitoring tool for countries’ climate protection performance. It measures the emissions, renewable energy share and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. These countries are collectively responsible for 90% of GHG emissions.… Continue reading U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources(now Ministry of Jal Shakti). The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify… Continue reading National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
Energy Conservation Week
News: National energy Conservation week will be held from December 14th to December 20th, 2019 Facts: About National Energy Conservation Day The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on December 14 since 1991. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the celebrations. Additional Information: Initiatives to Promote Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Week
India calls for Speedier Expansion of International Solar Alliance
News: India has called upon more countries to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Facts: About International Solar Alliance (ISA) It was jointly launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015 at UNFCCC CoP 21 Paris, France. It is headquartered at the National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurgaon, Haryana,… Continue reading India calls for Speedier Expansion of International Solar Alliance
Explained: Sowing a new Seeds regime
News:Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has finalized the draft Seed Bill 2019 and is expected to table it in the ongoing winter session of Parliament Facts: About the Draft Seeds Bill,2019: The Draft Seeds Bill aims to regulate the quality of seeds sold and facilitate the production and supply of these seeds… Continue reading Explained: Sowing a new Seeds regime
Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the initiatives to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment. Facts: About Green Good Deeds Campaign: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched Green Good Deeds campaign. The purpose of the people-oriented campaign… Continue reading Initiatives to promote environmental awareness
