News: UNEP and GEF launched the GCMP to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of both the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Minamata Convention on Mercury. About Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) The Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) is a worldwide initiative led by theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by: It… Continue reading Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
News: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought permission to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees after a severe sal borer infestation in Dindori district. About Sal (Shorea robusta) Tree Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the oldest and strongest tree species and is an important forest tree of northern India. Family: It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae… Continue reading Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
Hornbills
News: In July, four Malabar pied hornbills were spotted near agricultural fields along the Muyyam river in Kannur district, Kerala, a first for the area. About Hornbills Hornbills are a tropical birds named for their unusually large, curved bills. Scientific name: They scientific name Bucerotidae. Family: They belongs to Bucerotidae family. Habitat: They inhabit the canopy of tall… Continue reading Hornbills
Conocarpus Trees
News: The Karnataka High Court directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to consider a PIL seeking the removal of Conocarpus trees across Bengaluru. About Conocarpus Trees Conocarpus tree is a genus of trees that was introduced to India from Gulf countries for urban landscaping and greening purposes. Species:There are two species of Conocarpus trees found in India… Continue reading Conocarpus Trees
Bardia National Park
News: A young boy died in a mugger crocodile attack in Bahraich, highlighting the wildlife-rich Terai landscape connected with Bardia National Park. About Bardia National Park Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal’s Terai, established in 1988. Location: The park is located in Bardiya District of Nepal’s Terai. Major… Continue reading Bardia National Park
Orange-mouthed Monkey
News: Scientists have identified a bright Orange-mouthed Monkey found in Africa, as a new species. About Orange-Mouthed Monkey It belongs to the larger group of colobus monkeys. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Colobus congoensis. It is locally known as the ‘Likweli’. It was first discovered in 2008. Habitat: It is largely confined to high,… Continue reading Orange-mouthed Monkey
Cicadas (Cicadoidea)
News: Meghalaya’s niangtaser cicadas (Chremistica ribhoi) have reappeared after four years, coinciding with the football World Cup. About Cicadas (Cicadoidea) Cicadas (Cicadoidea) are hemipteran insects known for their loud, species-specific calls and long underground life cycles. Habitat: Most cicadas are canopy dwellers and are found in natural forests with large trees, where they spend most… Continue reading Cicadas (Cicadoidea)
New Species of Bees
News: Researchers discovered two new rare solitary bee species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting Eastern Himalayas’ biodiversity and conservation needs. About New Species of Bees Elaphropoda Triangulata and Habropoda Adi are two newly discovered species of solitary bees found in Arunachal Pradesh. Discovered by: Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading New Species of Bees
Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Sulphur Dioxide
News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas. Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide
