News: Charru mussel (Mytella strigata), an invasive species is spreading in the backwaters of Kerala. Facts: Charru mussel(Mytella strigata): It is an invasive species native to the South and Central Americas. It spreads primarily through the discharge of ballast waters of ships (seawater carried in the ballast tanks of ships to improve its stability and… Continue reading Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
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.
One Of World’s Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
News: Naturalists have filmed a Saharan cheetah for the first time in a decade in Hoggar Mountains national park in Algeria. Facts: Saharan cheetah or Northwest African cheetah is a subspecies of Cheetah endemic to Sahara and the Sahel regions of Africa. Difference: It is different from other Cheetah species because of its shorter coat… Continue reading One Of World’s Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
Genes in wheat varieties mapped
News:The Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) has mapped two alternative dwarfing genes Rht14 and Rht18 in wheat. Facts: Rht14 and Rht18: These are two alternative dwarfing genes in wheat associated with better seedling vigour and longer coleoptiles (sheath protecting the young shoot tip). Significance: They can reduce crop residue burning and can also allow deeper sowing… Continue reading Genes in wheat varieties mapped
Heatwave: IMD issues ‘red alert’ for several parts of north India
News: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days. Facts: Heat Wave: It is a period of abnormally high temperatures more than the normal maximum temperature that occurs during the summer season in the North-Western and South Central parts of India. Time… Continue reading Heatwave: IMD issues ‘red alert’ for several parts of north India
Three new plant Species in Western Ghats
News:Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered three new plant species in the evergreen forest patches of the southern end of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Facts: Eugenia sphaerocarpa: It belongs to the Myrtaceae or Rose apple family.It was found in the Malabar wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. Goniothalamus sericeus: It belongs to… Continue reading Three new plant Species in Western Ghats
Govt launches initiatives on International Day of Biodiversity
News:On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020, the Union Minister of Environment has launched key initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity. Facts: Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship Programme: It was launched by the National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Aim: To engage 20 students with postgraduate degrees for a period of… Continue reading Govt launches initiatives on International Day of Biodiversity
States ask Centre to expedite notification of ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats
News:Six states have asked the Environment Minister to expedite the process to notify the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area(ESAs). Facts: Ecologically sensitive areas(ESA) in Western Ghats: The Madhav Gadgil Commission formed in 2010 had recommended in its report in 2011 that 64% of the Western Ghats be declared ecologically sensitive. In 2012, the… Continue reading States ask Centre to expedite notification of ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats
Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
News: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) has announced the results of the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities for the assessment year 2019-2020. Facts: The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) in 2018. Aim: To institutionalize a mechanism for cities to achieve Garbage Free status and… Continue reading Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)
News: A new prey and predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra has found the presence of 115 tigers and 151 leopards. Facts: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest… Continue reading Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)
Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has given environmental clearance to Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside. Facts: Dibru-Saikhowa is a National Park as well as a Biosphere Reserve situated in Assam. The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru river… Continue reading Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside
