India’s ambitious bullet train project between Ahmedabad-Mumbai has been given wildlife clearance even though it encroaches upon a Thane Creek flamingo sanctuary and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the home to leopards, in Mumbai. The Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary supports a large congregation of flamingos, globally threatened species such as the greater spotted eagle and… Continue reading Maharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
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.
The last of the elusive pangolins
The pangolin, which can be found all over India,especially North eastern states seems threatened as they are killed mercilessly because of its meat delicacy and scales, which are said to have medicinal value and are more expensive than gold. Pangolins also known as scaly anteaters because of their appearance, long tongues and are completely covered… Continue reading The last of the elusive pangolins
Coking coal handling suspended at Goa port
The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has suspended coking coal handling operations at Mormugao Port. The decision has been taken due to deteriorating air quality at the port town of Vasco, Goa. Mormugao Port is located at the mouth of the Zuari River, in the town of Mormugao, Goa. It has a naturally protected… Continue reading Coking coal handling suspended at Goa port
Wasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct
According to an analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment, 7 out of 15 waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in India are not functional. It has also stated that the existing plants are working below capacity. A waste-to-energy plant is a facility which converts non-biodegradable waste to generate electricity through the process of incineration. The reasons… Continue reading Wasted effort: half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct
99.82% projects in forests got nod
According to a response to a query in the Lok Sabha, National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given forest clearance to 98% of projects that came for scrutiny since 2014. The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of wild animals. NBWL advices the government… Continue reading 99.82% projects in forests got nod
India and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
India and Norway has signed a letter of intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative. The initiative aims to combat marine pollution- one of the fastest growing environmental concerns in 21st century. It envisages a) support to local governments in implementing sustainable waste management practices, b) develop systems for examining sources and scope of marine… Continue reading India and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Tourism & Wildlife Society of India has organised 22nd edition of Indian Birding Fair on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is named after Raja Man Singh, the then ruler of Amer. The lake was constructed in 1690 AD by… Continue reading Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Vet institute, ambulances mooted in Rs. 98 crore Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the ‘Asiatic Lion Conservation Project’ . It aims to protect and conserve the world’s last wild population of Asiatic Lion – a species endemic to the Gir, Gujarat. The 3 year long conservation project which has a “Species Conservation over a large landscape” focuses on… Continue reading Vet institute, ambulances mooted in Rs. 98 crore Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
Expert panel defers clearance to Andaman resort project
Clearance for the proposal by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCL) to develop a premium an Island Resort at Lalaji Bay, Long Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been deferred by an Expert committee of the Union Environment Ministry The project has been postponed on the grounds that the area is… Continue reading Expert panel defers clearance to Andaman resort project
Bullet train gets green light via flamingo haven, national park
The Mumbai-Ahmadabad high speed train corridor, a first of its kind in India, has been granted wildlife clearance, by a committee headed by the Union Environment Minister The E5 Shinkansen series Bullet Train Project, an India-Japan joint venture, was inaugurated in 2017 and is scheduled for its first run in 2022. Originating at the Bandra… Continue reading Bullet train gets green light via flamingo haven, national park
