What is the News? According to a study that analyzed data from the last 19 million years, seafloor spreading rates have slowed down by roughly 35% globally. What is Sea Floor Spreading? Seafloor spreading is a geological process that creates crusts, the outermost shell of Earth. In this process, new oceanic crust forms continuously along… Continue reading Seafloor spreading that creates crust slowed 35%, growing mountains may be driving it: Study
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.
Explained: What constitutes ‘noise’, and how can noise pollution harm you?
What is the News? A political party in Maharashtra has raised the issue of loudspeakers in mosques and warned that if they are not removed, his party would play Hanuman Chalisa out loud. What is Noise? Any unwanted sound that causes annoyance, irritation and pain to the human ear is termed ‘noise’. What do The… Continue reading Explained: What constitutes ‘noise’, and how can noise pollution harm you?
Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
What is the News? Scientists from Manipur have found a new plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’. They have named the plant species as ‘Prunus dinabandhuana’ as a mark of respect and for the outstanding contributions of scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo. What is Cherry Blossom? The Cherry Blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan. India… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
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 seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. What are the suggestions given by the committee? Standing Committee of the State Board for Wild Life(SBWL) The Bill provides… Continue reading Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
What is the Blue Blob?
What is the News? According to a study, the Blue blob may have helped temporarily stall the melting of Arctic sea ice. However, the study has also stated that the effects of climate change will catch up to the massive ice chunks if temperatures are not kept in check. What is Blue Bob? It is… Continue reading What is the Blue Blob?
Scientists discover new eel species from Kerala, Bengal
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
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
