News:Scientists have discovered a new species of fungus which has been named as Troglomyces Twitteri. Facts: Troglomyces Twitteri: It is a type of parasitic fungus.It belongs to an order called Laboulbeniales — tiny fungal parasites that attack insects and millipedes. These fungi live on the outside of host organisms and in this case on the… Continue reading Scientists Have Discovered New Species of Fungus
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.
Super Cyclone Amphan Is Set to Hit India and Bangladesh
News:Cyclone Amphan has intensified into a super cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Cyclone Amphan: Cyclone Amphan is a tropical cyclone formed over Bay of Bengal that has turned into a super cyclonic storm. The Cyclone Amphan is also the strongest storm to have… Continue reading Super Cyclone Amphan Is Set to Hit India and Bangladesh
Rare palm from Andamans gets second home
News:Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has given Pinanga andamanensis its second home at Palode,Kerala. Facts: Pinanga andamanensis: It is one of the critically endangered endemic palm species from the South Andaman Islands. It’s name is derived from ‘Penang’, the modern-day Malaysian state and it resembles the Areca Palm. It was originally… Continue reading Rare palm from Andamans gets second home
Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal
News: Cyclone Amphan is likely to be a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Categorization of Cyclones: Category 1: Wind speed of 119-153 km/h- negligible house damage, some damage to trees and crops. Category 2: Destructive winds… Continue reading Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal
West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project
News: Government of India, West Bengal Government, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank have signed a loan agreement for a project titled ‘West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project’. Facts: Aim: To improve irrigation service delivery, strengthen flood risk management and improve climate change resilience in the Damodar Valley Command Area(DVCA). Significance:… Continue reading West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project
Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan
News: Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ over heavy to very heavy rainfall that is likely to take place in coastal districts due to Cyclonic storm Amphan. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption… Continue reading Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan
40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown
News: Uttar Pradesh Government has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and protection in natural habitat. Facts: Gharial: It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot(ghara in Hindi). Habitat: They prefer to live in riverine habitats with deep, clear, fast-moving water… Continue reading 40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown
Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020
News: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020(FRA 2020) has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). Facts: The report presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests and the ways in which the resource is changing. It is based on the assessment of more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020
Decision on hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh deferred
News: The Forest Advisory Committee, the apex body of the Environment Ministry has deferred its decision on the Dibang Valley project in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Dibang Valley Project is a storage-based hydro-electric project located on river Dibang in Arunachal Pradesh. Once built,it will be the largest ever Hydro Electric Dam Project to be constructed in… Continue reading Decision on hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh deferred
Energy Transition Index 2020
News: World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the annual rankings of the global Energy Transition Index. Facts: The Global Energy Transition index is an annual report that ranks 115 economies across: Performance of their energy systems and Transition readiness for a secure, sustainable affordable and inclusive energy system Key Takeaways: Top 3: Sweden topped the index… Continue reading Energy Transition Index 2020
