What is the News? Indian Rhino Vision 2020(IRV 2020) came to an end with the release of two rhinos. An adult male and a female rhino transported to Assam’s Manas National Park from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary about 185 km east. Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020: Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020 was launched in 2005. Vision:… Continue reading “Indian Rhino Vision 2020” – Last 2 Rhinos Translocated
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.
New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
What is the News? Researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg releases a new finding related to the melting of the Thwaites Glacier. They found that the melting was worse than previously thought. About Thwaites Glacier: Thwaites Glacier is a 120 km wide, fast-moving glacier located in Antarctica. Size: Because of its size (1.9 lakh square… Continue reading New findings about Antarctica’s “Thwaites Glacier” Melting
“Dolphin Census” Registers Increase in Numbers of Dolphins
What is the News? The Odisha State Forest and Environment Department released the final data on the dolphin census. The census covers almost the entire coast of Odisha. Contents1 What are the Key Findings of the Dolphin Census?2 About Irrawaddy Dolphins:3 About Humpback Dolphin:4 About Bottlenose Dolphin: What are the Key Findings of the Dolphin… Continue reading “Dolphin Census” Registers Increase in Numbers of Dolphins
Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study
What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Biological Conservation, 90% of the endemic species will face extinction unless the goals of the Paris Agreement are met. Note: Endemic species are those plants and animals that exist only in one geographical region. Species can be endemic to an island, state, nation,… Continue reading Achieving Paris Agreement is the key to save “endemic species”: Study
Government aims to boost “opium production”
What is the News? The Union government has decided to bring in the private sector in the production of poppy straw from opium production. This move is expected to boost the yield of alkaloids which are used for medical purposes and exported to several countries. Opium Production in India: India is one of the few… Continue reading Government aims to boost “opium production”
Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve”
What is the news The Odisha government submits a proposal to establish the Mahendragiri biosphere reserve. It is the 2nd biosphere reserve in the state and situated in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri hill ecosystem. Note: Similipal Biosphere Reserve was Odisha’s first such reserve and was notified in 1996. About Mahendragiri Biosphere… Continue reading Odisha Government Proposes “Mahendragiri Biosphere Reserve”
“Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
What is the News? With the change in season and rise in temperature, culex or common house mosquitoes have made a reappearance across Delhi. About Culex or Common House Mosquitoes: Culex is a genus of mosquitoes. They are carriers of some serious diseases. They can fly up to a distance of 1-1.5 km. Diseases: Culex… Continue reading “Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
“Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
What is the news? As many as 27 migratory birds died on account of avian influenza in Himachal Pradesh’s Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary. Click Here to Read about Avian Influenza About Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary or Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake is in Himachal Pradesh. Created in: The dam… Continue reading “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Ranger Award:3 About World Commission on Protected Areas(WCPA):4 About International Ranger Federation(IRF):5 About Global Wildlife Conservation What is the News? Mahinder Giri, a range officer from Rajaji Tiger Reserve won the prestigious International Ranger Award . He is the only ranger from Asia to win this award.… Continue reading Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
“Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
What is the News? A group of lepidopterists discovered a new species of butterfly. It is called “Nacaduba Sinhala Ramaswamii Sadasivan”. Note: A lepidopterist is a person who specializes in studying butterflies and moths. About the Nacaduba Sinhala Butterfly Species: Nacaduba Sinhala is a Line Blue Butterfly Species that belongs to the Nacaduba genus group.… Continue reading “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
