What is the News? Sri Lanka is preparing for a major oil spill. A burnt-out container ship is sinking outside Colombo’s harbor with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. This ship was burning for the last 13 days, causing Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster. What is an Oil Spill? Oil Spill… Continue reading “Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
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.
“Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Litoria Mira:4 Features:5 Why do chocolate frogs and Australian green tree frogs look similar? What is the News? A research team led by Griffith University has discovered a new Frog Species in New Guinea. It has been named Litoria Mira. About Litoria Mira: The Litoria Mira or chocolate… Continue reading “Litoria Mira” — A Chocolate Frog Species found in New Guinea
“State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About State of Finance for Nature Report:4 Key Findings of the Report:5 Recommendations: What is the News? The State of Finance for Nature Report has been released. The report recommended more investments in “Nature-based solutions”. About State of Finance for Nature Report: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme, World… Continue reading “State of Finance for Nature Report” demands investment in “Nature-based solutions”
“Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Climate Breakthroughs Summit:4 Key highlights of the summit:5 About Race To Zero Campaign: What is the News? The Climate Breakthroughs Summit is being held virtually. About Climate Breakthroughs Summit: Climate Breakthroughs Summit is a collaboration between the following. World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, United Nations Climate Champions… Continue reading “Climate Breakthroughs Summit” and “Race To Zero Campaign”
Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Research:3 Key Findings:4 Study on Woodpeckers: What is the News? According to research published in Global Ecology and Conservation, there has been a decline in forest bird species in the Western Himalayas Region. Note: The State of Uttarakhand has extremely cold winters and pleasant summers. It is home… Continue reading Declining “forest bird species” in Western Himalayan region
Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Blackbucks in Odisha:4 About Blackbucks: What is the News? According to a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department, Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Blackbucks in Odisha: Firstly, the Blackbuck is known in Odisha as Krushnasara Mruga. Secondly, Blackbucks are found only… Continue reading Odisha’s “blackbucks” double in 6 years, reveals census
A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 When do Crocodiles Cry?4 What makes the crocodiles cry while eating?5 Can a human being also cry while eating? What is the News? Around the world, the phrase Crocodile Tears is most often used for politicians who are seen as being fake and theatrical in their reactions to misery… Continue reading A study found the reason behind “crocodile tears”
“Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Banni Grasslands:4 About Maldhari Tribe: What is the News? The National Green Tribunal(NGT) has ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat’s Banni grasslands within six months. Further, NGT directed a joint committee to prepare an action plan in a month. The court also said the Maldharis will… Continue reading “Banni Grasslands” -NGT Upholds Rights of Maldharis
“Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
What is the News? UNEP released the Protected Planet Report 2020. About Protected Planet Report 2020: Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Purpose: The report takes stock of measures taken to fulfill the aims of Aichi Target 11. Aichi Target 11 called for protecting 17% of… Continue reading “Protected Planet Report” 2020 Released by UNEP
International Day for Biological Diversity
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
