What is the News? According to a report, an imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element. What is Nitrogen? Nitrogen is essential to life on Earth. It is a component of all proteins, and it can be found in… Continue reading Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: 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.
Centre extends tenure of green permits
What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry has extended the tenure of Environmental Clearances(EC) granted for existing or new projects in several sectors. What is Environmental Clearance(EC)? Environmental Clearance(EC) is a process that is mandatory for projects that are beyond a certain size. Purpose: To assess the impact of the planned project on the… Continue reading Centre extends tenure of green permits
Explained: What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?
What is the News? India Meteorological Department(IMD) has released its first Long Range Forecast(LRF) for 2022. What is the Long Range Forecast(LRF) for 2022? According to IMD, India is likely to receive a normal monsoon for the fourth consecutive year. This forecast is based on the Long Period Average(LPA) of the 1971-2020 period. What is… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘Long Period Average’, IMD’s benchmark for monsoon prediction?
Odisha’s Barbara forest set for an eco-tourism push
What is the News? The Odisha Government is planning to bring the Barbara forest on the ecotourism map. Note: Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education. What is Barbara Forest? Barbara forest is located near Chilika lake… Continue reading Odisha’s Barbara forest set for an eco-tourism push
‘The purple frog’s lineage is 120 million years old. It has seen Earth itself evolve’
What is the News? New research has been conducted by a biologist on Purple Frog. What is Purple Frog? The purple frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), Indian purple frog or pignose frog is a frog species of the genus Nasikabatrachus. Conservation status: IUCN Status: Endangered Discovered in: It was first discovered in 2003 in the Idukki district… Continue reading ‘The purple frog’s lineage is 120 million years old. It has seen Earth itself evolve’
Rare butterfly Palmking spotted for the first time in Tamil Nadu
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
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
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? Do not encourage the sale and purchase of captive elephants Original Act:… 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
What is the News? The Global Wind Report for 2022 has been released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). What are the Key Findings of the Global Wind Report 2022? Wind Industry: The global wind industry had its second-best year in 2021 with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally, trailing behind the 2020s… 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
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 hazardous to health. What are the key findings of the study? Premature Deaths due to Air Pollution Air pollution caused more than 100,000 premature… Continue reading Air pollution kills: Study counts 100,000 premature deaths in 8 Indian cities
