What is the News? Red Sanders (Red Sandalwood) has again been listed in the ‘endangered’ category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List. What is Red Sanders? Red Sanders(Pterocarpus santalinus) is an Indian endemic tree species with a restricted geographical range in the Eastern Ghats. Conservation Status: IUCN Status: Endangered (Earlier… Continue reading Red Sanders falls back in IUCN’s ‘endangered’ category
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.
Water Bird Status Survey-2022: 10.74 lakh birds flock to Chilika, largest wintering ground in Indian subcontinent
What is the News? According to the Water Bird Status Survey-2022, Chilika Lake saw a million birds including an uncommon Mongolian gull visiting the waterbody this year. Note: Chilika lake hosts birds migrating from thousands of miles away from the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea, remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central… Continue reading Water Bird Status Survey-2022: 10.74 lakh birds flock to Chilika, largest wintering ground in Indian subcontinent
Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
What is the news? Throwing all our waste into the volcano and burning is not feasible. The article explains the reasons. Why can’t we throw all our rubbish into a volcano and burn it up? Firstly, although lava at 1100oC can melt many materials in the trash — including food scraps, paper, plastics, glass and… Continue reading Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the CAG Audit Report on Groundwater3 What are the key findings of the Audit Report?4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has conducted a performance audit of groundwater management and regulation to analyse the extent of groundwater… Continue reading New CAG report exposes wide gap between India’s groundwater management regulations & implementation
Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 Why did Ozone increase during the pandemic induced lockdown?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? According to a study, reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air… Continue reading Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why an emphasis on development of Mangroves?3 What are the challenges?4 What is the way forward?5 About Sajnekhali Wildlife Sanctuary What is the news? West Bengal’s move to develop mangroves in the Sunderbans is obstructing animal movement in the forest. Background: South 24 Parganas district administration had earlier this year… Continue reading Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
What is the News? Scientists have resumed the Project of tagging Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya rookery along the Odisha coast. About the Project Launched by: It is a collaborative Project of the Zoological Survey of India in association with the Odisha Forest and Environment Department. Nesting Sites Covered: The project of tagging of the… Continue reading Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle: A chance encounter with rare species
What is the News? Mountaineers in Telangana have encountered a rarely found species of Albino Indian Flapshell Turtles. What is Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle? Albino Indian Flapshell Turtles is an Indian flapshell turtle that has been discovered several times in various parts of South Asia. The different colour of the turtle may be due to… Continue reading Albino Indian Flapshell Turtle: A chance encounter with rare species
Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What is the reason for this Himalayan Glacier melting?4 What will be the impact of Himalayan Glaciers melting? What is the News? According to a report, Glaciers across the Himalayas are melting at an extraordinary rate. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
Indian Desert Cat
What is the News? An Indian desert cat has been spotted for the first time in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR). The presence of the desert cat in the PTR indicates that the number of species of various wild animals is increasing in the reserve due to security being heightened in its forest areas.… Continue reading Indian Desert Cat
