What is the News? Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema Bamboo. About Beema Bamboo: Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It is a higher biomass yielding bamboo species. A clone is an animal or plant that has been produced… Continue reading “Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
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.
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
“Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: Firstly, the red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Secondly, Origin: They are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. But they are found… Continue reading “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
“National Bamboo Mission” launches MIS module for Agarbatti industry
What is the News? National Bamboo Mission has launched an MIS (Management Information Systems) based reporting platform for strengthening the domestic agarbatti industry. About MIS System for agarbatti industry: MIS (Management Information Systems) has been launched to help collate data on Agarbatti stick production, The locations of stick making units, Availability of raw material, Functioning… Continue reading “National Bamboo Mission” launches MIS module for Agarbatti industry
“Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
“Global Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
What is the News? Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “Global Methane Assessment: Benefits and Costs of Mitigating Methane Emissions”. Objective: The report has suggested that the world needs to dramatically cut methane emissions to avoid the worst of climate change. Key Findings of… Continue reading “Global Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have developed tools to differentiate the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About the Research: The researchers characterised the morphological features of the Indian and Chinese Pangolin. They also investigated genetic variations between the two species. The… Continue reading ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
“Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha is likely to be missed this year. Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Rushikulya river mouth is considered the second-biggest nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles in India. The Gahirmatha marine sanctuary… Continue reading “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is 21.3 parts per billion. The study found that air pollution exposures in some… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
