Source: Down to Earth, Down to Earth 2, Down to Earth 3 Relevance: Fighting the flood problem in India Synopsis: Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) presented its report in both the houses. A detailed look at its findings and the recommendations made. Context The report of the Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) for… Continue reading Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
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.
Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
Source: Down to Earth Context: Recently, Thailand banned the use of sunscreen to protect its corals from their adverse impacts. Palau and Hawaii have also imposed similar restrictions in the past. This highlights the harmful impacts the chemicals in these creams have on the environment. Why sunscreen is considered harmful for corals It contains various… Continue reading Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
Increasing Temperature and Low Winter Precipitation are Causing Retreat of Glaciers in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Pensilungpa Glacier (PG) located in Ladakh”s Zanskar Valley is retreating. About the Study: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology. The WIHG has been studying the glaciers… Continue reading Increasing Temperature and Low Winter Precipitation are Causing Retreat of Glaciers in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh
How the critically endangered Anaimalai flying frog got a new home
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Frog enthusiast in Kerala has constructed two ponds at Windermere Estate to restore the habitat for the Anaimalai flying frog. About Anaimalai flying frog: Anaimalai flying frog (Racophorus pseudomalabaricus) is also known as the False Malabar Gliding Frog. The frog is endemic to the southern part of the… Continue reading How the critically endangered Anaimalai flying frog got a new home
New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A team of Delhi University researchers has discovered a new frog species in the Western Ghats and has named it “Minervarya Pentali”. About Minervarya Pentali: Minervarya Pentali is a new frog species from the genus Minervarya. It is also among the smallest known Minervarya frogs. The species was… Continue reading New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study has found that ozone levels are exceeding the permitted levels even during winter in Delhi-NCR. It is making the smog more “toxic”. Key Findings of the Study: Ozone is becoming more widespread in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)… Continue reading Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kendu Leaf:3 Kendu Leaf in Odisha:4 Uses of Kendu Leaf:5 Kendu Leaf Sector in Odisha:6 Way Forward: What is the News? Several children were seen collecting kendu leaves in the Joradobra Phadi (kendu leaf collection center) in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. This was a clear violation… Continue reading Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the report:3 Why separate leopard census is necessary?4 About Indian Leopard or Common Leopard: About the news: The Environment Minister has recently released the report ‘Status of Leopards, Co-predators and Megaherbivores-2018’. The report points out that India’s official leopard count increased 63 percent from… Continue reading India’s leopard count jumps 63% in just 4 years
India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Source: PIB What is the News? Environment Minister has announced that 14 Tiger Reserves from India have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS). Tiger Reserves that received Global CA|TS recognition: India’s 14 tiger reserves that have received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards(CA|TS) are: Manas, Kaziranga and… Continue reading India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition
Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Maharashtra government has announced its decision to become the first state in the country to join hands with Climate Group’s EV100 campaign. About EV100 campaign: The EV100 campaign is an initiative of Climate Group, an international non-profit organization. The campaign aims to make electric transport the new normal… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive
