News: Maharashtra has asked the Union government for an alternate alignment to be considered for the upgradation of the railway line passing through Melghat Tiger Reserve(MTR). Facts: Melghat Tiger Reserve: It lies in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra bordering Madhya Pradesh.It is also a part of the Satpura-Maikal landscape. Vegetation: The forests are… Continue reading Maharashtra seeks alternative route for rail line through Melghat Tiger Reserve
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.
Overharvesting turns ‘Himalayan viagra’ into a ‘vulnerable’ species
News: The world’s costliest fungus, Ophiocordyceps sinensis also known as Himalayan Viagra has entered the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s(IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Facts: Ophiocordyceps sinensis: It is a caterpillar fungus endemic to the Himalayan and Tibetan plateau and found in China, Bhutan, Nepal and India. In India, it is primarily found… Continue reading Overharvesting turns ‘Himalayan viagra’ into a ‘vulnerable’ species
Avg global temperature can rise by 1.5°C in next 5 years: WMO report
News: World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released a report titled “The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update”. Facts: The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update report is led by the United Kingdom’s Met Office. Aim: To provide a climate outlook for the next five years by harnessing the expertise of internationally acclaimed climate scientists and the… Continue reading Avg global temperature can rise by 1.5°C in next 5 years: WMO report
Prime minister to inaugurate Rewa solar plant
News: Prime Minister will inaugurate the 750 MW Rewa Solar plant set up at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Facts: Rewa Solar Plant:It is Asia’s largest solar power project.It has been developed by the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL) a joint venture company of Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited. Solar Capacity: The solar plant has… Continue reading Prime minister to inaugurate Rewa solar plant
Golden Birdwing: India’s Largest Butterfly
Facts: Himalayan butterfly known as Golden Birdwing has been discovered as India’s largest butterfly.It is found in northern India, Nepal, Burma, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia.
Union Environment Minister attends virtual Climate Action Ministerial
News: The 4th edition of the virtual Ministerial on Climate Action was organised to advance discussions on implementation of the Paris Agreement. Facts: The virtual meeting was co-chaired by European Union, China and Canada. Key Discussions: India highlighted that developed country parties have not fulfilled their promise for extending financial and technological support to developing… Continue reading Union Environment Minister attends virtual Climate Action Ministerial
Sustainable space heating solutions in the Himalayan region can reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
News: WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature) and The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) have released a report titled “Sustainable Space Heating Solutions in the Himalayan Region”. Facts: This report is part of an ongoing initiative of WWF-India’s ‘Climate Solver’ programme. Climate Solver Programme: It is a climate innovations platform by WWF which first began… Continue reading Sustainable space heating solutions in the Himalayan region can reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
E-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
News: The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 has been released. Facts: The report is a collaborative product of the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership(GESP) formed by UN University(UNU), International Telecommunication Union(ITU) and International Solid Waste Association(ISWA) in close collaboration with the UN Environment Programme(UNEP). Key Takeaways: Global e-waste will increase by 38% in the decade between 2020… Continue reading E-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
Mission Vriksharopan-2020
Facts: Mission Vriksharopan 2020 has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government.Under this programme, more than 25 crore tree saplings will be planted across the state.
Kazakhstan’s smallest saiga population records mass calving
News: Saiga Antelope in Kazakhstan has experienced its largest mass calving in recent years. Facts: Saiga Antelope: It is a large migratory herbivore of Central Asia found in Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. IUCN Status: Critically endangered CITES: Appendix II Threats: Poaching and illegal trade, habitat fragmentation, disease, droughts and temperature extremes.
