What is the News? According to glaciologists and experts, the cause of flash floods in Uttarakhand Chamoli district was most probably a landslip(Landslide) and not a glacial lake burst. Why are experts calling it a Landslide and not a glacial lake burst? The glacial lake outburst flood(GLOF) occurs when a natural lake, formed from a… Continue reading Landslip likely triggered Flash Flood: experts
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.
“Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”- Migratory water birds arrived
What is the News? Over a lakh migratory water birds arrived at the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in Winter 2020-21. Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Pong Dam Sanctuary is also known as Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake. It is located in Himachal Pradesh. The dam was created in 1975 and… Continue reading “Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”- Migratory water birds arrived
PM to inaugurate “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”
What is the News? The Prime Minister will inaugurate the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021. About World Sustainable Development Summit(WSDS): It is an annual event organized by The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) since 2001. The summit was earlier known as Delhi Sustainable Development Summit. Purpose: The Summit brings together a wide number of participants in… Continue reading PM to inaugurate “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”
What are the “NDMA guidelines for GLOFs related disasters”
What is the News? NDMA has issued guidelines to reduce disasters related to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Recently GLOF is suspected to have caused the flash floods in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli. What are Glacial Lake Outburst Floods(GLOFs)? It refers to the flooding that occurs when the water dammed by a glacier or a moraine is… Continue reading What are the “NDMA guidelines for GLOFs related disasters”
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
What is the News? Parts of Uttarakhand witnessed massive flooding due to Glacial Lake outburst. What is Glacial Lake Outburst Floods(GLOF)? It is a type of outburst flood. It occurs when water dammed by a glacier is released. In other words, it’s an outburst that happens when a dam containing a glacial lake fails. Note:… Continue reading Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
Prime Minister lauds efforts of Kerala man for “Vembanad lake” clean-up
What is the News? During Mann ki Baat address, Prime Minister has praised the efforts of a Kerala man. He engages in cleaning the Vembanad Lake despite his physical challenges. Facts: Vembanad Lake: It is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The lake is situated at sea… Continue reading Prime Minister lauds efforts of Kerala man for “Vembanad lake” clean-up
The “fishing cat” in India is under threat
What is the News? The Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance will be starting a worldwide month-long campaign. It will raise awareness and garner support across the globe for the conservation of the Fishing Cat. About Fishing Cat It is a highly elusive wild cat feline species found primarily in wetland and mangrove habitats. Characteristics: Adept swimmers:… Continue reading The “fishing cat” in India is under threat
“Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Global Climate Litigation Report 2020. About Global Climate Litigation Report 2020 Published by: The report was published by the UNEP in cooperation with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. Objective: The provides an overview of the current state of… Continue reading “Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
India gets its first “Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM)”
What is the news? The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management(CWCM) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This announcement came on the occasion of World Wetland Day. About Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management(CWCM): The Centre has been established as a part of the… Continue reading India gets its first “Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM)”
“Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation
What is the News? German watch, the Germany-based think tank, released the Global Climate Risk Index,2021. About the Index Data Sources: The index is prepared based on the data from the Munich Re NatCatSERVICE11. The data is identified as one of the most reliable and complete databases worldwide, on this matter. Other than that, It… Continue reading “Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation
