News: World Crocodile Day is being celebrated on the 17th June. Facts: Crocodile species found in India: Mugger or Marsh Crocodile: Habitat: It is a freshwater crocodile native to southern Iran to the Indian subcontinent.It is extinct in Bhutan and Myanmar. IUCN Status: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Threats: a) Habitat destruction b) Entanglement and drowning… Continue reading World Crocodile Day
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.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being observed on June 17. Facts: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought has been observed since 1995. Aim: To spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects of drought. Theme: Food. Feed. Fibre. – the links between consumption and… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days
News: The first ever “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region” report has been published by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES). Facts: The report is based on the climate forecasting model developed at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM),Pune. Key Highlights: Average surface air temperatures over India could rise by up to… Continue reading Climate report predicts hotter, rainier days
The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
News: China has accorded the pangolin the highest level of protection and removed the scales of the Pangolin from its list of approved traditional medicines. Facts: Pangolin: They are scaly anteater mammals of the order Pholidota.They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Habitat:… Continue reading The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia is being recognised is the sinking of ground surface due to permafrost thaw. Facts: Permafrost: It is a ground that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least two years.It is defined… Continue reading Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
Lonar Lake Turned Pink Overnight In Maharashtra
News: Maharashtra’s Lonar lake has changed its colour to pink prompting scientists to investigate the possible cause. Facts: Lonar Lake: It is a notified National Geo Heritage Monument located at Lonar, Maharashtra. Formation: The lake is believed to have been formed when a meteorite crashed into Earth around 50,000 years ago. The lake sits inside… Continue reading Lonar Lake Turned Pink Overnight In Maharashtra
First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
News: The first population estimation exercise of the Indian gaur was carried out in the Nilgiris Forest Division.It has revealed that more than an estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs inhabit the entire division. Facts: Indian Gaur also called as Indian Bison is the world’s largest and tallest wild bovines. IUCN Status: Vulnerable Wildlife Protection Act,1972: Schedule… Continue reading First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”
News: Mumbai will get the country’s second urban flood warning system for evaluation named IFLOWS-Mumbai. Facts: IFLOWS-Mumbai: It is an Integrated Flood Warning system to enhance the resilience of Mumbai by providing early warning for flooding specially during high rainfall events and cyclones. The system also has provisions to capture the urban drainage within the… Continue reading Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”
29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat
News: According to the Gujarat forest department, the Asiatic Lion population in Gir national park has increased by 29% in the past five years — from 523 in 2015 to 674 in 2020. Facts: Characteristics: Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions.The most striking morphological character is a longitudinal fold of skin running along… Continue reading 29% rise in Asiatic lion numbers, says Gujarat
Vamsadhara Water Dispute
News: Andhra Pradesh is planning to build the Neradi bridge across the Vamsadhara river which will be possible only after Odisha’s consent. Facts: Vamsadhara river Dispute: It is between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Vamsadhara river or Bansadhara river: It is an east flowing river which originates in Odisha and joins the Bay of Bengal in… Continue reading Vamsadhara Water Dispute
