Suture Zone in the Himalayas has become Tectonically Active

The study conducted by scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology says that the suture zone of the Himalayas has become tectonically active. Key Findings The scientists have observed that the thrust is broken, sedimentary beds are tilted. Bedrocks are showing brittle deformation and the rivers are associated with the uplifted terraces. The scientists used ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Earthquake • Himalayas • Natural Disasters • Plate tectonics • tectonic plates • Wadia Institute of Himalayn Geology

Study on Himalayan Brown Bear: Habitats declining

The recent study by the Zoological Survey of India on Himalayan Brown Bear says that its suitable habitat in the biological corridors are declining. The Himalayan Brown Bear is one of the largest carnivore in the highlands of Himalayas. About the Study The study predicts that a massive habitat decline is to occur in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Brown bear • Himalayan Hindukush • Himalayas • IUCN • Wildlife Protection • Wildlife Protection Act • Zoological Survey of India

October 23: International Snow Leopard Day

Every year, the International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated on October 23. It is also called the World Snow Leopard Day. Snow Leopard is called Man’s Best Friend. The first International Snow Leopard Day was celebrated in 2014. Highlights The International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated to create awareness about conservation and preservation of Snow ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: CITES • Conservation • Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Programme • international snow leopard day • IUCN • IUCN Red List • Snow leopard • Snow Leopard Conservation • Wildlife Protection Act

IMD commissions Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia

On October 23, 2020, India Meteorological Department commissioned the Flash Flood Guidance Services in South Asia. The service is first of its kind for the South Asian region. Highlights The Flood Guidance Service will include warning about threats six hours in advance, warnings about risks 24 hours in advance. The warnings are to be provided ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Disaster Management • Flash Floods • Flood control • Floods • Indian Meteorological Department • World Meteorological Organisation

Kaleshwaram Project gets Environmental Clearance

On October 20, 2020, the National Green Tribunal granted environmental clearance to the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project of Telangana. The Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forest to form a 7-member expert committee to suggest rehabilitation and relief measures. Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project It is a multipurpose irrigation project on the Godavari river. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Kaleshwaram • Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project • mission bhagiratha • Mission Kakatiya • National Green Tribunal • Telangana