What is the News? Researchers have identified a new species of Gecko named Eublepharis pictus also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko. What is a Painted Leopard Gecko? Discovered in: 2017 Genus: It belongs to the gecko genus Eublepharis Geographical Distribution: It appears to be a common species in the forests of Andhra Pradesh and… Continue reading Painted Leopard Gecko: Gecko found in Andhra, Odisha turns out to be a new species
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.
Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
What is the News? The government of India has released the final report of the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape. What is the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape? Prepared by: Wildlife Institute of India(WII) Purpose: The plan has been prepared in respect of the Ken-Betwa Link Project which has… Continue reading Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
What is the News? National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.), as a member of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative(IBBI) has released a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022. What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Policy 2022? Aim: To establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. – To… Continue reading NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
What is the News? The Valley of Flowers will be accessible to the public from June to October which remains covered in a blanket of snow for the remaining six months. What is the Valley of Flowers? Located in: Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Discovered by: The place was accidentally discovered in 1931 by Frank S… Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the Lancet report say on pollution-related workplace deaths?3 What were the findings related to India?4 What is the significance of this report? What is the News? According to a report by Lancet, most of the pollution-related workplace deaths occur in countries with the highest GDP. What does the… Continue reading Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has recovered Red Sanders worth Rs 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”. What is Operation Rakth Chandan? Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) Under this operation, DRI has recovered Red sanders weighing 14.63 MT estimated to cost Rs 11.70 crore in the international market. What is Red… Continue reading DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Community Forest Resource(CFR)?3 What are Community Forest Resource(CFR) rights?4 What is the significance of CFR Rights? What is the News? The Chhattisgarh government has recognised the Community Forest Resource(CFR) rights of tribals living in Gudiyapadar, a hamlet inside the Kanger Ghati National Park in Bastar. With this,… Continue reading Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Annual Survey of Industries ( What is the News? Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in the country from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Similarly, researchers have also discovered ant-mimicking spiders. What are Money spiders? Money Spider belongs to the family of dwarf spiders… Continue reading Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is avulsion?3 What are the key findings of the study on avulsions?4 What are the reasons for avulsions?5 What is the significance of the findings? What is the News? According to a new study, rivers lining tropical and desert regions are more likely to change directions. These rivers expose… Continue reading Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
Sela macaque: New Arunachal monkey named after mountain pass
. What is the News? A new species of old world monkey (Sela macaque) recorded from Arunachal Pradesh has been named after a strategic Sela mountain pass. About Sela macaque Sela macaque belongs to the sinica species group of Macaca. But it differs from all other members of this group through attributes such as brown… Continue reading Sela macaque: New Arunachal monkey named after mountain pass
