Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA’s Clean Energy Goals” published in PIB on 26th September 2023 What is the News? India’s national standards body, The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released standards on Biofuels. What is the purpose behind BIS releasing standards for different products?… Continue reading Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA’s Clean Energy Goals
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.
Union Minister flags-off 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister flags-off 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi” published in PIB on 26th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister has flagged off the 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi. What is India’s first… Continue reading Union Minister flags-off 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi
Eight institutes give an array of reasons for Joshimath sinking
Source: The post is based on the article “Eight institutes give an array of reasons for Joshimath sinking” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2023 What is the News? The Uttarakhand government has made public reports on the land subsidence crisis in the sinking hill town of Joshimath. What happened at Joshimath? Click Here… Continue reading Eight institutes give an array of reasons for Joshimath sinking
Haryana to bring down fire counts substantially as per the Haryana State Action Plan submitted to CAQM
Source: The post is based on the article “Haryana to bring down fire counts substantially as per the Haryana State Action Plan submitted to CAQM” published in PIB on 23rd September 2023 What is the News? Commission for Air Quality Management, (CAQM) has directed the State Government concerned to ensure effective, intensified and strict enforcement… Continue reading Haryana to bring down fire counts substantially as per the Haryana State Action Plan submitted to CAQM
China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit” published in The Hindu on 22nd September 2023 What is the News? The Climate Ambition Summit (CAS) held in New York, as part of the United Nations General Assembly has been concluded. What is the Climate Ambition… Continue reading China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit
Commemorating one year of successful implementation of Project Cheetah in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Commemorating one year of successful implementation of Project Cheetah in India” published in PIB on 17th September 2023 What is the News? September 17th,2023 marked the first anniversary of the Project Cheetah. What is Project Cheetah? Project Cheetah is an initiative in India aimed at relocating cheetahs.It… Continue reading Commemorating one year of successful implementation of Project Cheetah in India
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrates 29th World Ozone Day
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrates 29th World Ozone Day” published in PIB on 17th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day. What is World Ozone Day? World Ozone Day… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrates 29th World Ozone Day
Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime” published in The Hindu on 7th September 2023 What is the News? Mexico is considering passing a law to make ecocide a crime. What is Ecocide? Ecocide is derived from Greek and Latin.It translates to ‘killing one’s… Continue reading Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime
“TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? Technology Development Board (TDB) is supporting M/s Eco Recycling Limited with ₹6 crores for their innovative e-waste management project… Continue reading “TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge
The northern plains of India is the most polluted region
Source: The post is based on the article “The northern plains of India is the most polluted region” published in The Hindu on 4th September 2023 What is the News? The Air Quality Life Index 2021 has been released. What is the Air Quality Life Index? Released by: Energy Policy Institute at the University of… Continue reading The northern plains of India is the most polluted region
