The Union Water Ministry is finalising an updated estimate on the state of groundwater reserves in India. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) jointly with State Ground Water Departments carries out periodic assessment of ground water resources of the entire country. The last assessment was done in 2013. The groundwater resources of India are assessed Groundwater… Continue reading Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon
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.
Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada
Economists and water experts have warned of “desertification” in the water scarce Marathwada region of Maharashtra. They have further said that the water crisis in the region is a policy induced failure. According to experts, though rainfall in Marathwada is below normal, it is enough to meet the basic drinking water and household needs of… Continue reading Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada
Vice President calls for protecting Ongole cattle breed
The Vice President of India has called for protecting the indigenous Ongole cattle breed.He has said this while releasing a Compendium on Ongole cattle breed at the Swarna Bharat Trust in Vijayawada,Andhra Pradesh. Ongole cattle is an indigenous cattle breed that originates from Prakasam District in the state of Andhra Pradesh.The breed derives its name… Continue reading Vice President calls for protecting Ongole cattle breed
Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign launched to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade
UN Environment India and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has launched an awareness campaign ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’. The campaign aims at creating awareness and garnering public support for the (a)protection and conservation of wildlife (b)prevention of smuggling and (c)reduction in demand for wildlife products. The campaign also complements worldwide action on illegal… Continue reading Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign launched to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade
West Bengal climber goes missing after scaling Mount Makalu
According to the reports,an Indian climber has gone missing from the high camp of Mt Makalu in eastern Nepal. A search team has reached the area from where the climber is suspected to have gone missing.However,they have failed to trace him. Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 meters (27,838… Continue reading West Bengal climber goes missing after scaling Mount Makalu
Gujarat will supply treated waste water for industrial use
The Gujarat government has come up with a detailed plan to address the water shortage in the state. Gujarat has been facing massive water crisis and the scarcity is particularly acute in the Saurashtra region, Kutch, North Gujarat and parts of tribal pockets in central and South Gujarat. Under the plan, the supply of fresh… Continue reading Gujarat will supply treated waste water for industrial use
Stubble burning incidents down in Punjab this harvest season
According to Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data, the state had from April 15 to May 16 witnessed 5,981 incidents of stubble burning as against 9,900 cases reported during the corresponding period in 2018. Sangrur district topped the list with 553 incidents of stubble burning. Rupnagar district recorded the lowest number of stubble burning incidents.… Continue reading Stubble burning incidents down in Punjab this harvest season
Every drop of pollution in Ganga is a matter of concern’
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has rebuked the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for its lackadaisical approach towards preventing the pollution in River Ganga. NGT has voiced dissatisfaction over NMCG for not providing precise information about the status of rejuvenation projects planned and executed between Kanpur to Ganga Sagar. NMCG is the implementation wing… Continue reading Every drop of pollution in Ganga is a matter of concern’
Odisha’s plan to restore coastal green cover
The Odisha government has directed the Forest Department to implement the ‘Five-year action plan on revival of coastal shelter belt and afforestation programme’ on a mission mode. The five year plan seeks to restore the green cover lost due to Cyclone Fani in the coastal region. Under the programme, the state government would undertake the… Continue reading Odisha’s plan to restore coastal green cover
Hornbills among top seed dispersers, most threatened
According to a study carried out in Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh,it noted that hornbills,one among the large-sized frugivores (fruit eaters) birds are also the top seed dispersers. The study has found that among the different bird species,hornbills were found to be the most effective seed dispersers.They were found to swallow and disperse most… Continue reading Hornbills among top seed dispersers, most threatened
