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.

A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh and its reduced area

Source: Indian Express What is the News? The proposed Lemru Elephant Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been in the pipeline for 20 years. However, the reserve has become the subject of yet another controversy. About Lemru Elephant Reserve: Lemru Elephant Reserve was approved by Chhattisgarh Government in 2005 and got central approval in 2007. Lemru is… Continue reading A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh and its reduced area

The genome of a Salt-secreting Mangrove Species Decoded by DBT-ILS

Source: PIB What is the News? Scientists have completed the genome sequencing of one of the highly salt-tolerant mangrove species, named Avicennia marina. Note: Genome sequencing is a process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. About Avicennia marina: Avicennia marina is also called Banhi in Odia. It is one of the… Continue reading The genome of a Salt-secreting Mangrove Species Decoded by DBT-ILS

Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study

Source: The Hindu What is the news? An international team, led by researchers at Monash University in Australia, found that globally more than five million extra deaths a year can be attributed to non-optimal temperatures. The team looked at mortality and temperature data across the world from 2000 to 2019, a period when global temperatures… Continue reading Over 7 lakh yearly deaths in India linked to abnormal temperatures: Lancet study

Himalayan yaks to be insured

Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Himalayan Yak:3 Himalayan Yak in India:4 Decline in Yak Population: What is the News? National Research Centre on Yak(NRCY) in West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh has tied up with the National Insurance Company Ltd. for insuring Himalayan Yak. About Himalayan Yak: Himalayan Yak is a long-haired… Continue reading Himalayan yaks to be insured

From Assam, a new underground spider

Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Gravelyia boro:3 About Dexippus kleini:4 Other Discoveries: What is the News? Researchers have discovered two new species of spiders, namely Gravelyia boro and Dexippus kleini from Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. About Gravelyia boro: The Gravelyia boro is a burrow spider. It belongs… Continue reading From Assam, a new underground spider

Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon

Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 About National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC):3 Advantages of setting up NDRC:4 About Gangetic Dolphin:  What is the news? The construction work on India’s first dolphin research centre is to commence in Patna after the monsoon this year. The National Dolphin Research Centre is coming up on… Continue reading Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon

Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report

Source: Down to Earth What is the news? World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), have released a new report titled – A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence.  Key findings Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some… Continue reading Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report

Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report

Source: Down To Earth What is the news? Millions in India are currently reeling under severe heatwaves. Scientists have warned that the rising climate crisis will make the situation more unbearable in the coming years. A recent report by Climate Trends said that most parts of India experience 12-66 days of potentially deadly heat and humidity… Continue reading Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report

What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting

Source: Indian Express What is the News? A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area” has started showing signs of melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. About Last Ice Area: The Last Ice Area is located north of Greenland and in Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Scientists had… Continue reading What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting

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