Ministries reach consensus on hydropower projects in Himalayas
Context: Six months after a devastating flood of rock, ice and debris gushed down the Rishiganga river in Uttarakhand and killed at least 200 and severely damaged two hydropower projects, three Central Ministries, which initially had dissenting views on the future of hydroelectric power projects have agreed to a consensus. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology […]
India adds new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
Context: India has added 557 new species to its fauna according to Animal Discoveries 2020, a document published recently by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Environment and Ecology, Species in news, Government Policies and Initiatives/Organisations) Dimensions of the Article: About the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) […]
Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and eco-sensitive zone notification
Context: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the eco-sensitive zone of the Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary on the south-western edge of Guwahati. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of the Environment and Ecology, Protected Areas) Dimensions of the Article: Deepor Beel Deterioration of the Beel Eco-Sensitive Zones Deepor Beel Dipor Bil, also spelt […]
31 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 31 August 2021
PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YAJANA (PMFBY) Focus: GS II- Welfare Schemes About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields. PMFBY is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme. The […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 31st August 2021
Contents India supports Palestine peace process New initiative in J&K for Pashmina shawls Leaded petrol eradicated, says UNEP India supports Palestine peace process Context: Afghanistan situation dominates UN Security Council proceedings as India’s presidency draws to a close In August 2021. Indian Foreign Secretary told that India will support “all efforts” to restart the peace […]