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.

Periyar River

News:Periyar river has turned black due to discharge of chemical wastes by industries located on the banks of the river. Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala.It is also known as ‘Lifeline of Kerala’ as it is one of the few perennial rivers in the state. Origin: It originates… Continue reading Periyar River

World Earth Day

News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin. The activities on Earth Day are led and coordinated by Earth Day Network. It is a US… Continue reading World Earth Day

Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years

News:Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches Facts: Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. Geographic Range: They are distributed across the globe with nesting sites on… Continue reading Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years

Trimeresurus salazar

Facts:Trimeresurus Salazar is a new species of green pit viper discovered in the Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. Additional Facts: Pakke Tiger Reserve: It is also known as Pakhui Tiger Reserve.It lies in the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh surrounded by the Nameri National Park of Assam in the south, Pakke River to the… Continue reading Trimeresurus salazar

World heritage day

News:Every year, 18th April is celebrated as World Heritage Day. Facts: World Heritage Day was started by the International Council on Monuments and Sites(ICOMOS) in 1982.It was also approved by the UNESCO General Assembly in 1983. Aim:To enhance awareness of the importance of the cultural heritage of humankind and redouble efforts to protect and conserve… Continue reading World heritage day

Russian poplar

News:The Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) High Court has stayed its 2015 order  directing the civil administration to cut down Russian Poplar trees in the union territory of J&K. Facts: The name Russian poplar is a misnomer and has nothing to do with Russia.  The tree is a Western American species known as Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)… Continue reading Russian poplar

Amendments to EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006

News: Ministry of Environment,Forest and Climate Change, has made an amendment to EIA Notification 2006 to fasten availability/production of various drugs against COVID-19. Facts: All projects or activities in respect of bulk drugs and intermediates, manufactured for addressing various ailments, have been re-categorized from the existing Category ‘A’ to ‘B2’ category. Projects falling under Category… Continue reading Amendments to EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

News:An Asian Elephant from Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary has been rescued by the forest officials. Facts: Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants. Vegetation:It is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. Asian Elephant: IUCN Status: Endangered Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I  Threat: Habitat… Continue reading Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

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