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
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.
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
Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
Source: DowntoEarth What is the news? The carcass of a male Spinner dolphin washed ashore in Odisha’s port town of Paradip within the Bhitarkanika National Park on June 30, 2021, taking the number of marine animal deaths in the state within five months to six. The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained… Continue reading Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has released a policy document containing guidelines for cities situated along rivers. Note: These guidelines are currently for towns situated near Ganga. There are 97 towns encompassing five States — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. Key Guidelines of the… Continue reading Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
Source: TOI What is the News? According to a report, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) had approved the diversion of around 1,792 hectares of wildlife habitat in protected areas. What are the projects cleared by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife(SC-NBWL)? The SC-NBWL had considered 82 proposals,… Continue reading In 2020, wildlife board cleared land diversion for 48 projects
A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study, Black Carbon has a significant adverse effect on human health and leads to premature mortality. Key Findings of the Study: The Indo-Gangetic plain has a high burden of black carbon with serious implications for regional climate and human health. A 10-point increase in air pollution… Continue reading Black carbon could lead to premature mortality: Study
Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
Synopsis: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard Background Recently, public interest litigation was filed by a few wildlife activists to protect the “critically endangered” the great Indian bustard. The petitioners urged that the overhead electric lines that are causing mortality to the birds should be avoided. In response, the Supreme… Continue reading Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great Indian bustard
