Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the study:3 What is phagocytosis? 4 Sea anemones: About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
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.
Indian scientists discover new algae
Source: Tribune Contents1 What is the News?2 About Acetabularia jalakanyakae:3 Key Features:4 About Algae: What is the News? Scientists from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda have discovered a new species of marine green algae from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The green seaweed is named Acetabularia jalakanyakae. About Acetabularia jalakanyakae: Acetabularia jalakanyakae is a bright green… Continue reading Indian scientists discover new algae
India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Deloitte Economics Institute has released a report, titled “India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future”. Key Findings of the Report: Impact of Climate Change on Economy: India can gain $11 trillion in economic value over the next 50 years by limiting rising global temperatures… Continue reading India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Extent of Delhi’s pollution4 What is a smog tower?5 How does a smog tower work?6 Likely impact7 Do smog tower actually work? What is the news? Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has installed a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution.… Continue reading Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A team of researchers from Delhi University (DU) have discovered a new species of cascade frog in Arunachal Pradesh. They have named the frog species as “Adi Cascade Frog (Amolops Adicola)”. About Adi Cascade Frog: Adi Cascade Frog is a predominantly brown colour frog with a size ranging… Continue reading New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
Source: Times of India What is the news? Around 87% of world’s wetland ecosystem have been lost due to anthropogenic activities threatening wildlife species such as fishing cat. About Fishing Cat: The fishing cat is one of only two animals among the 40 odd members of the cat family which can survive in wet landscape… Continue reading Meet the fishing cat: Protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About CSE Transparency Index:3 Key Findings of the Transparency Index:4 Recommendations of the Transparency Index: What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the report titled ‘Transparency Index — Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure’. About CSE Transparency Index:… Continue reading How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 About HFCs4 India’s efforts What is the news? India recently ratified the Kigali Agreement to the Montreal Protocol after 5 years of negotiation. It is expected to help energize collective global effort to address global warming as well as climate change. Background: In 1989 Montreal Protocol… Continue reading Explained: Ozone pact in climate fight
Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Background:3 What is the solution the researchers have found?4 What is Pineapple agroforestry systems (PAFS)? What is the News? According to a study, Pineapple-based agroforestry can be a sustainable alternative to jhum cultivation for North East India. Background: Jhum cultivation also called swidden agriculture is a dominant agricultural… Continue reading Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kigali Amendment3 About HFCs4 Implementation strategy of India to phase out HFCs5 Plans by other countries6 Expected Benefits of HFCs Phasedown What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Ratification of Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
