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
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.
“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. About Costs of Climate Change in India Report: It looks at the economic costs of climate-related risks in India. It also points to the possibility of increased inequality and poverty due to climate… 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”
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 of Tamil Nadu. The other four are: Mudumalai (MTR) Anamalai (ATR) Sathyamangalam (STR) Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) About Vaigai River:… 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
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 the borders of Turkey. The sea connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea,… Continue reading “Sea Snot” outbreak in Turkey and its effect on the marine ecosystem
Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”
What is the news? A lion at Chennai’s Vandalur Zoo has died of suspected coronavirus infection. Similarly, a tiger died at Jharkhand’s Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park after suffering from fever. This sparked the debate regarding the study of the vulnerability of animals to Covid-19. Mechanism of Coronavirus Infection: The coronavirus initiates infection using the spike… Continue reading Global studies on “vulnerability of animals to Covid-19”
TERI organises “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has addressed the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021. About World Sustainable Development Summit: The World Sustainable Development Summit 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:… Continue reading TERI organises “World Sustainable Development Summit 2021”
“World Environment Day” 2021 observed globally
What is the News? World Environment Day was observed on the 5th, June 2021. About World Environment Day: World Environment Day (WED) was established by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in 1972 on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was created as a result of… Continue reading “World Environment Day” 2021 observed globally
