News: According to an analysis published in Carbon Brief, carbon dioxide emissions in India are poised to grow at their slowest since 2001. There would only be a 2% rise from 2018. Facts: Factors contributing to slow rise in CO2 emissions: Slower growth in coal-based power generation: This is mainly due to fall in Industrial… Continue reading Economic slowdown will lighten India’s carbon burden: Study
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.
‘Red Atlas Map’ unveiled for flood mitigation in Chennai
News:Vice President has unveiled the Red Atlas Action Plan Map and Coastal Flood Warning System App(CFLOWS-Chennai). Facts: About Red Atlas Action Plan Map: The Atlas has been prepared by the Ministry of Earth Sciences to aid Tamil Nadu government in effective flood mitigation in Chennai. It was prepared with the help of India Meteorological Department… Continue reading ‘Red Atlas Map’ unveiled for flood mitigation in Chennai
Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has released the Wastelands Atlas – 2019 Facts: About Wastelands Atlas: The Westland Atlas is prepared by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space. Wastelands Atlases of India were previously published in 2000, 2005, 2010 &… Continue reading Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
News: Herpetologists have discovered a new species of tree frog from West Bengal. It has been named Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis). Facts: About Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis): It belongs to the genus Polypedates- a genus of tree frog found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The frog’s body colour is… Continue reading ‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
News: The Supreme Court has asked the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to immediately stop their farmers from stubble burning. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which remains after the harvest of a crop. It is usually done to clear the field quickly for the next… Continue reading Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
News: On November 1st, the Odisha forest department has put a ban on fishing in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary. The ban will be in place till May 31, 2020. Facts: About Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles in the world. They inhabit in the warm… Continue reading Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
Delhi govt to implement odd-even scheme
News:Delhi government has issued notification for the implementation of odd-even scheme from November 4th to November 15th,2019. Facts: Why is this scheme needed? The scheme is being implemented as pollution levels in parts of Delhi has reached the severe plus category after Air Quality index has crossed 500. The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority… Continue reading Delhi govt to implement odd-even scheme
2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
News:The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting the 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) on 31 October 2019 at New Delhi. Facts: About ISA: The International Solar Alliance(ISA) is an Indian initiative that was launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015, The overarching objective of the… Continue reading 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
Cyclone Maha
News:A meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee(NCMC), chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was held to review the preparations for the cyclone Maha. Facts: About Cyclone Maha: The depression over Arabian Sea has intensified into a cyclonic storm. It is named Maha.The name is given by Oman. The cyclone is centered over Lakshadweep and the… Continue reading Cyclone Maha
SEED Awards
News:Recently,Fourteen start-ups have been selected for SEED awards,2019. Facts: About the SEED awards: The SEED award aims to highlight the contribution of green and social enterprises to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). The awards are given annually to organisations working on sustainable development. About SEED: SEED was founded by the UNEP, UNDP and the International… Continue reading SEED Awards
