14 October 2020. Introduction: According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences,The India Meteorological Department has operationalised an advanced high-resolution air quality early warning system for the national capital as well as a separate one for the country. Highlights: A very high-resolution city scale modelENFUSER (ENvironmental information FUsion SERvice) for Delhi has been operationalised to identify […]

12 October 2020. Introduction:  A new study commissioned by the government has found that Rising average temperatures in the Himalayan region have driven several dozen species of butterfly and moth to habitats higher up the mountains. Highlights: The findings of the study will be used as a baseline indicator to track the impact of climate […]

12 October 2020. Introduction: Eight beaches in India have been awarded the prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification, the Union Environment Ministry said on Sunday. The beaches which have been awarded the certification are spread across five states and two Union Territories. Terming it a “proud moment” for the country, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the certification is a […]

12 October 2020. Introduction: On the occasion of World Migratory Day on 10th October 2020, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar announced that  India has launched a national action plan for the conservation of migratory birds along with the Central Asian Flyway. Highlights: Saving migratory bird is saving the wetlands and terrestrial habitats and saving […]