News: Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG), Dehradun, have found that the Indus suture zone of Himalayas that was conventionally thought to be locked is tectonically active. Facts: Indus Suture Zone: It is a suture zone in the Ladakh region where Indian and Asian Plates join. Geological Features that proves Indus Suture Zone… Continue reading New tectonically active zone in Himalayas could alter quake study
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.
President signs ordinance for setting up commission to manage NCR air quality
News: President of India has promulgated an ordinance to constitute a Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region(NCR) and adjoining areas. Facts: Purpose: To tackle air pollution and to monitor and improve air quality in the National Capital Region(NCR) and adjoining areas. Composition: It will consist of a Chairperson, a representative from the… Continue reading President signs ordinance for setting up commission to manage NCR air quality
Radio-tagged Amur Falcons arrive in Manipur
News: Chuilon and Irang, the radio-tagged Amur Falcons have arrived in Manipur after completing one migratory journey that covered 29,000 km in 361 days. Facts: The Amur Falcon locally known as ‘Akhoipuina is the world’s longest travelling migratory raptors. Migratory Route: They breed in East Asia and migrate to northeast India, Sri Lanka and sometimes… Continue reading Radio-tagged Amur Falcons arrive in Manipur
Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is also known as Kanwar Jheel.It covers 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar. Significance: It acts as a vital flood… Continue reading Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
International Snow Leopard Day
News: International Snow Leopard Day is being observed on October 23 every year since 2013.The primary aim of the day is to raise awareness on conservation and protection of the snow leopards. Facts: HimalSanrakshak: It is a community volunteer programme launched by the Government of India to protect Snow leopards. Snow Leopard Conservation: Project Snow… Continue reading International Snow Leopard Day
Climate financing adds to poor countries debt pile: Oxfam
News: Oxfam has released a report titled Climate finance shadow report 2020 – assessing progress towards the $100 billion commitment. Facts: Background: Developed countries had committed in 2009 to mobilise $100 billion every year by 2020 to help developing countries cut their carbon dioxide emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. What is the progress? Developed countries… Continue reading Climate financing adds to poor countries debt pile: Oxfam
Explained: Yellow dust, which North Korea has warned could be carrying Covid-19
News: North Korean authorities have urged citizens to remain indoors to avoid contact with a mysterious cloud of ‘yellow dust’ blowing in from China which they have warned could bring Covid-19 with it. Facts: Yellow Dust (Asian Dust): It is a meteorological phenomenon during which sand from deserts in China and Mongolia are carried by high speed… Continue reading Explained: Yellow dust, which North Korea has warned could be carrying Covid-19
Conservation centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures
News: National Board for Wildlife(NBWL) has approved an Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025. Facts: Key Highlights of the Plan: Vulture Conservation centre: Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will get a vulture conservation and breeding centre each. Vulture Safe zone: Establishment of at least one vulture-safe zone in each state for the conservation of the… Continue reading Conservation centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures
Study predicts massive habitat decline for the Himalayan brown bear by 2050 due to climate change
News: The Zoological Survey of India has released a study titled ‘Adaptive spatial planning of protected area network for conserving the Himalayan brown bear’. Facts: Key Takeaways: About the study: The study was carried out in the western Himalayas.It has predicted a 73% decline of habitat of Himalayan Brown Bear by the year 2050. This decline will… Continue reading Study predicts massive habitat decline for the Himalayan brown bear by 2050 due to climate change
EU environment ministers strike deal on climate law, leave out 2030 target
News: European Union(EU) Environment Ministers have signed a deal that aims to make the EU’s 2050 net-zero emissions target legally binding on the states.However, they left a decision on a 2030 emissions-cutting target for leaders to discuss in December. Facts: Background: The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse… Continue reading EU environment ministers strike deal on climate law, leave out 2030 target
