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 […]

11 October 2020. Introduction:  Some stricter measures to fight air pollution will come into force in Delhi and its neighbouring National Capital Region (NCR) towns, as part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from 15th October.The action plan has been in effect for three years in Delhi and NCR. What is GRAP? The GRAP […]

10 October 2020. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Cabinet at a meeting approved the ‘Tree Transplantation Policy’ for the preservation of trees in the Capital. They also gave nod for the installation of the second smog tower in the world at Connaught Place within ten months.A minimum of 80% of trees affected by a […]

10 October 2020. Introduction: World Migratory Day is celebrated bi-annually on the second Saturday in May and in October.  World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need […]

9 October 2020.  Introduction: A team of scientists have identified iodic acid (HIO3) as a novel driver of  Arctic Amplification or Arctic Warming. Presence of Iodic acid in the region had not been observed previously. Highlights: These aerosol particles influence the formation of clouds. As these clouds reflect solar radiation but also retain heat on the Earth’s surface, they […]

9 October 2020. Introduction: According to Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra India Meteorology Department will release dynamic and impact-based cyclone warnings for districts this season to minimize economic losses and damage to property due to the intense weather system. Highlights: The new system will give specific warnings about the kind of infrastructure that is likely to […]

8 October 2020. Introduction: The US government has halted more than $12 million of funding to WWF, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and other conservation NGOs in a major blow to the conservation industry. The move follows details how conservation organisations such as WWF failed to inform the US government that programs it was funding were responsible for […]