Great Indian Bustards: The Supreme Court intervened on behalf of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustards over the birds falling dead after colliding with power lines running through their dwindling natural habitats in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Scientific Name: Ardeotis nigriceps. Physical description: Black crown on the forehead contrasting with the pale neck and head. The […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is Commission For Air Quality Management (CAQM) ?
Commission For Air Quality Management Or CAQM: Nearly five months after its setup, the central government’s “Commission for Air Quality Management” or CAQM in National Capital Region and its Adjoining Areas has been shut down due to lapsing of the ordinance. The Centre dissolved it after five months as the ordinance lapsed after failing to […]
Framework For Water Quality Testing : Jal Shakti Ministry
Framework For Water Quality Testing, Monitoring: Jal Shakti Ministry launches a framework for water quality testing, monitoring. The framework is part of the Centre’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission. Of the ₹3.6 lakh crore Jal Jeevan budget, 2% has been earmarked for quality monitoring. The guidelines mandate a network of the National Accreditation Board for Testing […]
E3 Certifications Programme : Brick Manufacturing Sector
“Energy Efficiency Enterprise (E3) Certifications Programme For The Brick Manufacturing Sector”.: The Ministry of Power has launched the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise (E3) Certifications Programme for the Brick Manufacturing Sector”. The E3 Certification Scheme is aimed at tapping huge energy efficiency potential in this sector. About the Energy Efficiency Enterprise (E3) Certifications Programme: E3 certification is […]
India’s Biggest Floating Solar Power Plant
The Country’s Biggest Floating Solar Power Plant: The country’s biggest floating solar power plant till date, by generation capacity, which is being developed by the NTPC in the reservoir of its thermal plant at Ramagundam in Peddapalli district, Telangana, is set to be commissioned by May-June next. Work on this 100 megawatt floating solar power […]
What is Independent Environment Regulator?
Independent Environment Regulator: The Supreme Court (SC) asked the government to explain the reasons for not setting up an “Independent Environment Regulator” to oversee green clearances. SC had ordered the setting up of a national environment regulatory body under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure independent oversight of green clearances way back in Lafarge […]
Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO
Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism informed Lok Sabha about the Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO. At present, India has 38 World Heritage Properties. All the sites under the Ministry are conserved as per ASI’s Conservation Policy. At present, India has 42 sites listed under the […]
Report : Parliamentary Standing Committee On Water Resources
Parliamentary Standing Committee On Water Resources: According to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources, Only half of government schools and anganwadis have tap water supply, despite a 100-day campaign for 100% coverage being launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry in October 2020. Less than 8% of schools in Uttar Pradesh and […]
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary : Disposal of Inert Waste
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court-mandated Ridge Management Board has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the proposal of dumping inert (non-reactive) waste in the mines of Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (Delhi). Inert waste is waste that is neither biologically nor chemically reactive and is waste that will not decompose or […]
FSI Latest Report On Forest Fires 2021
Report On Forest Fires: The Forest Survey of India (FSI) has released a report on forest fires in the country. Key findings: At least 5,291 forest fires were recorded in Odisha between February 22 and March 1, 2021 — the highest in the country for the same period. Collection of mahua flowers and kendu leaves, […]
