What is the News? The rare butterfly Palmking (Amathusia phidippus) was sighted for the first time in Tamil Nadu. What is Palmking (Amathusia phidippus)? Palmking is a butterfly species that belongs to the Nymphalidae sub-family. It was first recorded in South India by British scientist H.S.Ferguson in 1891. More than a century later, it was… Continue reading Rare butterfly Palmking spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu
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.
Concept of Familial Forestry
What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the concept of Familial Forestry. What is Familial Forestry? Familial Forestry means caring for the tree as a family member so that the tree becomes a part of the family’s consciousness. Familial Forestry of Rajasthan is a unique… Continue reading Concept of Familial Forestry
Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the suggestions given by the committee?2.1 Do not encourage the sale and purchase of captive elephants3 Species Missing in Schedules What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill… Continue reading Parliamentary panel cautions against trade in captive elephants
Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Key Findings of the Global Wind Report 2022?3 Scope of Wind Energy Sector in India4 What are the challenges faced by the Wind Energy Sector?5 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? The Global Wind Report for 2022 has been released by… Continue reading Global wind energy sector needs four-fold higher growth to meet 2050 Net Zero goal: Report
Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?3 Increase in Pollutants3.1 Premature Deaths due to exposure to PM 2.5 What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Science Advances, there is a rapid degradation in air quality and an increase in urban exposure to air pollutants… Continue reading Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
Good while it lasted – I: 6th mass extinction underway, courtesy humans
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mass Extinction?3 What is causing the sixth mass extinction?4 What do various reports say about the rate of extinction of species? What is the News? The sixth mass extinction is underway and the earth is losing species at an unprecedented rate. Hence, this marks the beginning of the… Continue reading Good while it lasted – I: 6th mass extinction underway, courtesy humans
First ever NTCA meeting outside National Capital held at Arunachal Pradesh
What is the News? The 20th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) was held in Pakke tiger reserve in Arunachal Pradesh under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Note: This is the first time in history that the NTCA meeting happened outside Delhi. What are the key highlights from… Continue reading First ever NTCA meeting outside National Capital held at Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Tent Turtles
What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha that there are no reports to indicate that the Indian tent turtle is on the verge of extinction due to illegal mining in Narmada River. What is an Indian Tent Turtle? Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species… Continue reading Indian Tent Turtles
Magical mushroom: Scaling up Ganoderma lucidum cultivation will benefit farmers, users
What is the News? Worldwide, attempts are being made to popularize Ganoderma lucidum (Magical Mushroom) for business and livelihood, by cultivating it on wood logs and sawdust. What is Ganoderma lucidum (Magical Mushroom)? It is a medicinal mushroom in use for centuries. It is globally known as “red reishi mushroom”. The history of consumption of… Continue reading Magical mushroom: Scaling up Ganoderma lucidum cultivation will benefit farmers, users
Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sea Ice?3 Why is polar sea ice important?4 What is happening to the Arctic Sea Ice? What is the News? Arctic sea ice has appeared to have hit its annual maximum extent on February 25, 2022, after growing through the fall and winter. According to National Snow and… Continue reading Explained | Arctic sea ice peaked on February 25 this year. Why Is that important?
