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
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.
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
Turtle survival rides on handmade towel in Assam
News:Recently,multipurpose Assamese gamosa which is a white cotton towel, has been assigned a function of conservation of Assam freshwater turtles. Facts: About Assamese Gamosa: The Assamese Gamusa is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth. It is valued as a… Continue reading Turtle survival rides on handmade towel in Assam
Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
News: The government has said it is pushing Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to make progress on the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project Facts: Ken-Betwa Link Project: It is one of the four priority links identified under Peninsular Rivers Component of the National River Linking Project (NRLP. It aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken… Continue reading Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
News: Researchers have proposed to integrate living root bridges in modern architecture around the world, and potentially help make cities more environment-friendly. Facts: About Living Root bridges Living root bridges are Ficus elastica based suspension bridges within dense tropical rainforests in Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya state. Ficus elastica is conducive to the growth… Continue reading Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
News:Waterman of India Rajendra Singh has said that the Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh needs repair, protection and maintenance works under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. Facts: About Srisailam Dam: The Srisailam dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.It is located in the Nallamala hills. Several floods in the region have… Continue reading Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 and accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. Facts: About Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 Aim: To provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain international standards… Continue reading Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
News:Recently, the National Agro Chemical Congress was conducted at Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI),New Delhi. Facts: What are Agro-chemicals? Agro chemicals are the generic name given to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides use in agricultural to facilitate plant growth and protection. About National Agro Chemical Congress: The Congress is being conducted by Society of Pesticide… Continue reading National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
