News:Around 50 white-throated laughingthrush birds have died mysteriously in the forests of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Facts: About: The white-throated laughingthrush (Proterorhinus albogularis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is found mainly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent,… Continue reading White-throated laughingthrush
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.
Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It has also directed the Madhya Pradesh government to prepare a Zonal Master Plan to provide for conservation and management of the ecology and environment. Facts: National Chambal Sanctuary It is located on the Chambal… Continue reading Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
World Wildlife Day
News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. 2020 Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”. Additional Information: CITES:… Continue reading World Wildlife Day
Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake
News:Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of fishing cats and Smooth-coated otters. Eurasian otters have also been spotted for the first time. Facts: Fishing cat: Geographic Range: South and Southeast Asia IUCN Status: Vulnerable Smooth-coated Otter: Geographic range: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia IUCN Status: Vulnerable Eurasian Otter: Geographic… Continue reading Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake
Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study
News: According to a survey, published in the journal Water Policy, eight towns in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region of Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan were nearly 20%-70% deficient in their water supply. Facts: Key takeaways: Major Challenges faced: changing water budgets, increasing demand for water and water scarcity. Reasons for water crisis: poor water… Continue reading Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study
India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from India is 457 species with birds comprising 83% (380 species) of… Continue reading India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
Renewable Energy Management Centers(REMCs)
News:Union Power Minister has launched 11 Renewable Energy Management Centers (REMCs). Facts: About REMC: Renewable energy management centres(REMCs) are load forecasting Centres equipped with Artificial Intelligence based Renewable Energy(RE) forecasting tools. They will mainly perform three functions a) forecasting of renewable energy from each plant b) scheduling of renewable energy to customers and c) tracking… Continue reading Renewable Energy Management Centers(REMCs)
Coming up: New set of targets to protect the natural world
News: The Convention on Biological Diversity is set to identify ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ of targets for the coming decade to 2030. These targets will replace the Aichi targets and will also lead towards the longer 2050 goal: Living in harmony with nature. Facts: Aichi Biodiversity Targets: These were included in the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity… Continue reading Coming up: New set of targets to protect the natural world
The cause and concerns over red snow in Antarctica
News: Recently, snow around Ukraine’s Vernadsky Research Base, located off the coast of Antarctica’s northernmost peninsula, has started to take on a red tinge Facts: Cause: The red tint in the snow is caused by the microscopic Chlamydomonas nivalis algae which produce the tinted sunscreen to keep themselves warm. Concern: As the snow becomes darker… Continue reading The cause and concerns over red snow in Antarctica
Henneguya salminicola
News:Recently,Scientists have discovered an animal Henneguya Salminicola which does not need oxygen to produce the energy needed for its survival. Facts: About: Henneguya salminicola is a parasite that lives in the Salmon muscle cells of fish. It relies on anaerobic respiration through which cells extract energy without using oxygen. It also does not not have… Continue reading Henneguya salminicola
