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
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.
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
Scientists Have Discovered New Species of Fungus
News:Scientists have discovered a new species of fungus which has been named as Troglomyces Twitteri. Facts: Troglomyces Twitteri: It is a type of parasitic fungus.It belongs to an order called Laboulbeniales — tiny fungal parasites that attack insects and millipedes. These fungi live on the outside of host organisms and in this case on the… Continue reading Scientists Have Discovered New Species of Fungus
Super Cyclone Amphan Is Set to Hit India and Bangladesh
News:Cyclone Amphan has intensified into a super cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Cyclone Amphan: Cyclone Amphan is a tropical cyclone formed over Bay of Bengal that has turned into a super cyclonic storm. The Cyclone Amphan is also the strongest storm to have… Continue reading Super Cyclone Amphan Is Set to Hit India and Bangladesh
Rare palm from Andamans gets second home
News:Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has given Pinanga andamanensis its second home at Palode,Kerala. Facts: Pinanga andamanensis: It is one of the critically endangered endemic palm species from the South Andaman Islands. It’s name is derived from ‘Penang’, the modern-day Malaysian state and it resembles the Areca Palm. It was originally… Continue reading Rare palm from Andamans gets second home
Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal
News: Cyclone Amphan is likely to be a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale which is expected to make landfall between West Bengal and Bangladesh close to Sundarbans. Facts: Categorization of Cyclones: Category 1: Wind speed of 119-153 km/h- negligible house damage, some damage to trees and crops. Category 2: Destructive winds… Continue reading Cyclone Amphan likely to impact Odisha and West Bengal
West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project
News: Government of India, West Bengal Government, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank have signed a loan agreement for a project titled ‘West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project’. Facts: Aim: To improve irrigation service delivery, strengthen flood risk management and improve climate change resilience in the Damodar Valley Command Area(DVCA). Significance:… Continue reading West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project
Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan
News: Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ over heavy to very heavy rainfall that is likely to take place in coastal districts due to Cyclonic storm Amphan. Facts: About Colour- Coded Weather Warning: The IMD issues colour-coded warnings to alert the public ahead of severe or hazardous weather conditions that can cause disruption… Continue reading Odisha braces for heavy rain from cyclonic storm Amphan
