Supreme Court set aside the order of the National Green Tribunal, which permitted the re-opening of the Sterlite plant at Tuticorin. Sterlite is a copper smelting unit and is a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group. The plant had been ordered to be closed down by the Tamil Nadu government due to environmental pollution The apex… Continue reading SC sets aside NGT order allowing reopening of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi
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.
EXPLAINED: WHAT IS IUCN
Established in 1948 Headquarter — Gland, Switzerland FORMER NAME:International Union for the Protection of Nature(1948–1956) and World Conservation Union(1990–2008) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. IUCN has observer and consultative status at the United Nations It is best known for compiling… Continue reading EXPLAINED: WHAT IS IUCN
Caught down the wire: Punjab’s blackbuck fight for existence
Number of blackbuck deaths in Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) has raised serious concern. The AWS is an open sanctuary and comprises 13 villages of Bishnoi belt in Abohar Tehsil area of Ferozpur district, Punjab. The blackbuck, an antelope, was notified as the state animal of Punjab in 1989. In Punjab, it is only found in Abohar… Continue reading Caught down the wire: Punjab’s blackbuck fight for existence
Sterlite closure: downstream units await SC ruling today
Will the Supreme Court overturn the National Green Tribunal Verdict?
Maharashtra, where a high-speed train corridor puts spotlight on a Flamingo sanctuary
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
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
