Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Erythrosuchidae:4 About Yerrapalli Formation: What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute had carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in Telangana during the mid 20th Century. During that time, they uncovered several fossils. By studying some of these fossils, the team has… Continue reading “Bharitalasuchus tapani”- A carnivorous reptile, lived 240 million years ago
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.
UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has delivered a keynote address at the United Nations (UN) High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought. Contents1 About UN High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought:2 What are the key takeaways from Indian PM address?3 About UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)4 14th… Continue reading UN High- Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought
Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the filovirus study about?3 Significance of this filovirus study:4 Government of India’s inquiry into filovirus study: What is the News? The government of India has concluded that there have been lapses in the conduct and protocols followed for the filovirus study of bats in Nagaland. What was the… Continue reading Govt. report flags lapses in “filovirus study” among Nagaland bats
“Pyrostria laljii” – A New Species Discovered in Andaman and Nicobar
What is the News? Pyrostria laljii, a new species of coffee family, has been discovered in the Andaman Islands by a team of researchers from India and the Philippines. About Pyrostria laljii: Pyrostria laljii is a 15-meter-tall tree that belongs to the genus of the coffee family. It is the first species of the genus… Continue reading “Pyrostria laljii” – A New Species Discovered in Andaman and Nicobar
“Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
What is the News? The Mahanadi Wildlife Division in Odisha has announced a cash reward of Rs 1,000 for rescuing Gharials and informing wildlife personnel. The division will also provide compensation to fishermen whose fishing nets are destroyed by gharials. About Gharials: Gharials are one of the longest of all living crocodilians. They derive their… Continue reading “Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
Maharashtra govt clears an amendment to protect “heritage trees”
What is the News? The Maharashtra Government has cleared an amendment to the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act,1975. What are the key features of the amended act? The key features are: Concept of Heritage Tree: A tree with an estimated age of 50 years or more shall be defined as a… Continue reading Maharashtra govt clears an amendment to protect “heritage trees”
“Costs of Climate Change in India Report”: India may lose 3-10% of its GDP in 2100
What is the news? Costs of Climate Change in India report has been released by London-based global think tank Overseas Development Institute. Contents1 About Costs of Climate Change in India Report:2 Economic Costs due to Climate Change:3 Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Mahanadi deltas4 Increase in Poverty and Inequality due to Climate Change: About Costs of Climate Change… Continue reading “Costs of Climate Change in India Report”: India may lose 3-10% of its GDP in 2100
“Srivilliputhur-Mudumalai Tiger Reserve” and “Vaigai River”
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 About Vaigai River:4 How did things deteriorate for the Vaigai River?5 About Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve: What is the news? The declaration of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu can rejuvenate Vaigai, India’s heritage river. Tiger Reserves in Tamil Nadu Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve will be the 5th tiger reserve… Continue reading “Srivilliputhur-Mudumalai Tiger Reserve” and “Vaigai River”
Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)
What is the News? Haryana Government has launched the Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme (PVDPS) and Oxy Van(Oxygen Forests) on the occasion of World Environment Day. About Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS): Read Also :-“Pradhan Mantri VAN DHAN Yojana” (PMVDY) Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme(PVDPS) is an initiative to honour all those trees which are… Continue reading Haryana’s “Pran Vayu Devta Pension Scheme” and “Oxy Van” (Oxygen Forests)
“Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem
Contents1 What is the News?2 Sea Snot in Turkey:3 Effects of Sea Snot:4 Livelihood: What is the News? Sea Snot accumulation in the Sea of Marmara (Turkey) is causing grave environmental concern. This is because Sea Snot can cause considerable damage to the marine ecosystem. The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea entirely within… Continue reading “Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem
