What is the News? A group of Indian scientists have discovered a new species of eel named “Ariosoma indicum” from the Kalamukku and Digha Mohana fishing harbours in Kerala and West Bengal respectively. What is Ariosoma indicum? Ariosoma Indicum is an eel species that belongs to the Congrid eels group. The term Indicum means that… Continue reading Scientists discover new eel species from Kerala, Bengal
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.
Sea may inundate many cities by 2050
What is the News? According to a study conducted by a consulting firm RMSI, a significant number of population, property and infrastructure in parts of Chennai, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Mumbai will be underwater due to rising sea levels by the year 2050. What is the study about? A study was conducted by RMSI,… Continue reading Sea may inundate many cities by 2050
Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
What is the News? Defence Secretary has inaugurated the 8th edition of the two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’. What is Exercise NATPOLREX? Conducted by: Indian Coast Guard(ICG). Purpose: It is a marine spill preparedness exercise. Objective: To enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills. – To… Continue reading Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
What is the News? According to the United States Commission for Environmental Cooperation(CEC), Vaquita Porpoise is nearing extinction and immediate measures are needed to save the remaining population. Note: Porpoises are among the smallest members of the cetacean family (whales, porpoises and dolphins). They are only distant relatives of dolphins (they last had a common… Continue reading Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10
India to try groundwater recharge method to solve water problem
What is the News? The government is planning to implement the Pilot Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Tamil Nadu. About Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Tamil Nadu Launched by: Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with the Netherlands. Location: The project is being implemented in the doab of Araniyar and Korattailaiyar River in Tamil Nadu.… Continue reading India to try groundwater recharge method to solve water problem
Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: Study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nitrogen?3 The decline in Nitrogen Availability4 Excess Human Production of Nitrogen What is the News? According to a report, an imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element. What is Nitrogen? Nitrogen is… Continue reading Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: Study
Centre extends tenure of green permits
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Environmental Clearance(EC)?3 What is the issue with the Environment Clearance(EC) process currently?4 What has the Union Environment Ministry done to overcome this issue? What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry has extended the tenure of Environmental Clearances(EC) granted for existing or new projects in several sectors. What… Continue reading Centre extends tenure of green permits
Explained: What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Long Range Forecast(LRF) for 2022?3 What is the Long Period Average(LPA)?4 What is the range of a Normal Monsoon?5 What is the significance of LPA? What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) has released its first Long Range Forecast(LRF) for 2022. What is the Long Range Forecast(LRF)… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?
Odisha’s Barbara forest set for an eco-tourism push
What is the News? The Odisha Government is planning to bring the Barbara forest on the ecotourism map. Note: Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education. What is Barbara Forest? Barbara forest is located near Chilika lake… Continue reading Odisha’s Barbara forest set for an eco-tourism push
‘The purple frog’s lineage is 120 million years old. It has seen Earth itself evolve’
What is the News? New research has been conducted by a biologist on Purple Frog. What is Purple Frog? The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), Indian purple frog or pignose frog is a frog species of the genus Nasikabatrachus. Conservation status: IUCN Status: Endangered Discovered in: It was first discovered in 2003 in the Idukki district… Continue reading ‘The purple frog’s lineage is 120 million years old. It has seen Earth itself evolve’
