Kabartal Wetland:- News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is also known as Kanwar Jheel.It covers 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar. Significance: It acts as a… Continue reading Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
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Explained: Increase in ammonia levels in Yamuna
Increase in ammonia levels in Yamuna News: Water supply was affected in parts of Delhi after a spike in Ammonia levels in the river Yamuna led to a temporary closure of two water treatment plants. Facts: Ammonia(NH3): It is a colourless gas and is used as an industrial chemical in the production of fertilisers, plastics,… Continue reading Explained: Increase in ammonia levels in Yamuna
US formally exits Paris climate deal
News: United States has formally exited the Paris Climate Agreement amid election uncertainty. Facts: Why has the United States left the Paris Agreement? According to the US, the agreement had imposed an unfair economic burden on the country and would lead to loss of jobs. The Agreement also gives China and other big polluters an… Continue reading US formally exits Paris climate deal
Survey sights good signs: High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main river
News: The Wildlife Institute of India has released a survey on the Ganges river. The survey was conducted on behalf of the National Mission for Clean Ganga undertaken by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Facts: Key Highlights from the Survey: Increase in Biodiversity: 49% of the Ganges river is high on biodiversity with Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Survey sights good signs: High biodiversity in 49% of Ganga main river
Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites For Karnataka
News: Karnataka Biodiversity Board has decided to declare four more areas in the State as biodiversity heritage sites. Facts: What are the four areas? The four areas declared as biodiversity heritage sites are: Antaragange Betta in Kolar Aadi Narayana Swamy Betta in Chickballapur Mahima Ranga Betta in Nelamangala,Bengaluru and Urumbi area on the Kumaradhara river… Continue reading Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites For Karnataka
BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2002
By following the ideals of, India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002, and notified Biological Diversity Rules in 2004, to give effect to the provisions of this Convention. Three-tiered institutional structure- at the national, state, and local levels. National Biodiversity Authority Head Office The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has been set up in October,… Continue reading BIODIVERSITY ACT, 2002
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
The Act empowers the Central Government to make the following rules for the first time: Standard of quality of air, water, and soil for various areas and for various purposes. Maximum permissible limits of concentration for various environmental pollutants (including noise) for different areas. Procedures and safeguards for the handling of hazardous substances. Prohibition… Continue reading ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT, 1986
AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
Air pollution is defined as the presence of any liquid or gaseous substances in the atmosphere in such a concentration which tends to be injurious to man, animals, plants or environment. The Air Act was passed under Article 253 of the Constitution of India and in pursuance of decisions of Stockholm Conference. Objective: to provide… Continue reading AIR (PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION) ACT, 1981
FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted for providing a higher level of protection to forests and to regulate diversion of forest lands for non-forestry purposes. Clear Definition: The term “forest land” mentioned in the Act refers to the reserved forest, protected forest, or any area recorded as forest in the government records. The term “tree” will… Continue reading FORESTS (CONSERVATION) ACT, 1980
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Launched by the Environment Ministry, under ‘Swachh Bharat’ Colour coded: AQI act as ‘One Number- One Colour-One Description’ to judge the Air Quality for Common Man to judge the air quality within his vicinity Central Pollution Control Board along with State Pollution Control Boards has been operating National Air Monitoring Program (NAMP) covering 240 cities… Continue reading Air Quality Index (AQI)
