NDIA IS HOST TO 457 MIGRATORY FAUNA, SHOWS LATEST CMS LIST
Why in news? With new additions to the wildlife list put out by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), scientists say that the total number of migratory fauna from India comes to 457 species. Birds comprise 83% (380 species) of these 457 species. Details The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) had for […]
SPARROW, THE ENDANGERED SPECIES
Why in news? House Sparrow, once an integral part of our immediate environment, all but disappeared almost two decades ago. The common bird that lived in the cavities of our houses and polished off our leftover food, today sits on the red list of the endangered species of The International Union for Conservation of Nature […]
The National Project on Aquifer Management (NAQUIM)
NAQUIM is an initiative of the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, for mapping and managing the entire aquifer systems in the country. The vision of the National Project on Aquifer Management is to identify and map aquifers at the micro level, to quantify the available groundwater resources, and to propose plans appropriate to […]
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI ON AQUIFER MAPPING
Why in news? Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM), which envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of Ground Water Resources. Details Out of the nearly 25 lakh km2 of mappable area in the country, […]
MISSION SOLAR CHAKRA
Solar Chakras are to be operated using solar power which is a renewable energy source. It will help in development of Green Economy as it is an environment friendly programme. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the Mission Solar Charkha in 2018-19 for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across […]
INITIATIVES TO RECAHRGE GROUND WATER
Initiatives in the country Water being a State subject, initiatives on sustainable water management including conservation and water harvesting in the Country is primarily States’ responsibility. However, important measures have been taken by the Central Government for conservation, management of ground water and effective implementation of rain water harvesting in the country Creation of a […]
LAW FOR RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Why in news? The Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, has been issued for guidance of the States/UTs which has a chapter on ‘Rainwater Harvesting’. Details 33 States/UTs have adopted the rainwater harvesting provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all the buildings. The implementation of the rainwater harvesting policy comes within the purview […]
LOCKDOWN LIFTS DELHI’S AIR QUALITY TO A 5-YEAR HIGH
Why in news? The ongoing lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic has pushed pollution levels in Delhi to a 5-year low and, across India, the number of cities that recorded ‘good’ on the air quality index jumped from 6 — on March 16 — to 30 as on March 29, according to data from the Central […]
PETRO-PRICES HIKED AS BS-VI FUEL KICKS IN
Why in news? Even as prices of international crude have dropped to the lowest in the last 18 years since 2002, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the price of sensitive petroleum products like petrol and diesel in most Indian cities. The Central government had announced that from April 1, 2020, all vehicles sold […]
MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act
Why in news? It is clarified that MoHFW has not suspended the PC&PNDT Act, which prohibits sex selection before or after conception. Details? It is reiterated that each Ultrasound clinic, Genetic Counselling centre, Genetic Laboratory, Genetic Clinicand Imaging Centre would have to maintain all the mandatory records All records are mandatory and have to be […]