Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About International Day for Biological Diversity(IDB):4 About Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD):5 Convention Protocols and other Initiatives: What is the News? International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on 22nd May. About International Day for Biological Diversity(IDB): The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as the International… Continue reading International Day for Biological Diversity
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.
How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
What is the News? According to a study by ICAR– National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Invasive Whiteflies Species are increasing in India. Whiteflies: Whiteflies are sap-sucking insects. They are members of the insect family Aleyrodidae (order Homoptera). These insects become abundant during warm climates and are found on houseplants and in greenhouses. Origin: Most… Continue reading How Whiteflies are Damaging Crops in India?
WWF Report on Snow Leopards
What is the News? The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report. Its title is “Over 100 Years of Snow Leopards Research — A spatially explicit review of the state of knowledge in the snow leopard range”. Contents1 About the Report:2 Key Findings of the Report:3 Threats :4 About Snow Leopards: About the… Continue reading WWF Report on Snow Leopards
Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Process of formation of lightning4 Why are elephants more vulnerable to lightning? What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain,… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Elephant Seals:5 Northern Elephant Seals:6 Southern Elephant Seals: What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Significance of this discovery:4 About Skinks: What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of Asian Gracile Skink has been named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis… Continue reading New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
“Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Beema Bamboo:4 Key Features of Beema Bamboo:5 About Bambusa balcooa bamboo: What is the News? Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema Bamboo. About Beema Bamboo: Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It… Continue reading “Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
“Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: Firstly, the red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Secondly, Origin: They are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. But they are found… Continue reading “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
“National Bamboo Mission” launches MIS module for Agarbatti industry
What is the News? National Bamboo Mission has launched an MIS (Management Information Systems) based reporting platform for strengthening the domestic agarbatti industry. Contents1 About MIS System for agarbatti industry:2 About National Bamboo Mission:3 Restructured National Bamboo Mission:4 Key Features of the mission: About MIS System for agarbatti industry: MIS (Management Information Systems) has been… Continue reading “National Bamboo Mission” launches MIS module for Agarbatti industry
