News:Recently,researchers from Arunachal Pradesh have discovered a new species of non-venomous burrowing snake named Trachischium apteii. Facts: About the new species: The species Trachischium apteii was found under fallen logs inside a thickly forested area of the Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to a group of fossorial snakes that live mostly… Continue reading New snake species found in Arunachal
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.
1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience-2019”
News: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs inaugurated the 1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience” in Delhi. The conference has been organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management. Facts: About the Conference: The conference has been organised by the National Institute of Disaster Management. The aim of the Conference… Continue reading 1st International Conference on “Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience-2019”
National Water Policy
News: In order to meet the present challenges in water sector, The Jal Shakti Ministry has finalised a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). Facts: About the Committee: It will be chaired by Mihir Shah, who is a former Planning Commission member and a water expert. The committee has 10 principal members.… Continue reading National Water Policy
Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
News:Saudi Arabia has been elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee for the first time. Facts: About World Heritage committee: The World Heritage Committee is the governing body of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Committee meets once a year and consists of representatives from 21 member states to the convention elected by the general assembly.… Continue reading Saudi Arabia elected to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
World action to combat global warming inadequate, says UNEP
News: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its annual emissions gap report 2019. Facts: About UNEP Emission Gap Report Emission gap is the difference between the emissions level countries have pledged to achieve under international agreements and the level consistent with limiting warming to well below 2 degrees C. The Emissions Gap Report measures and… Continue reading World action to combat global warming inadequate, says UNEP
Sumatran rhino is now extinct in Malaysia
News: The Sumatran rhino has become extinct in Malaysia following the death of its last captive individual. In 2015 they were declared extinct in the wild in Malaysia. Facts: About Sumatran Rhino The Sumatran rhino is the smallest and last form of the Two-horned hairy rhinos. Geographical Range: After it has become extinct in Malaysia,… Continue reading Sumatran rhino is now extinct in Malaysia
To tackle pollution, smog tower to come up in Delhi
News:Recently,the Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Delhi government to draw up a comprehensive plan to install ‘smog towers’ across Delhi to deal with air pollution. Facts: About Smog Towers: Smog towers are structures designed to work as large-scale air purifiers. They are usually fitted with multiple layers of air filters, which clean… Continue reading To tackle pollution, smog tower to come up in Delhi
Turtle survival rides on handmade towel in Assam
News:Recently,multipurpose Assamese gamosa which is a white cotton towel, has been assigned a function of conservation of Assam freshwater turtles. Facts: About Assamese Gamosa: The Assamese Gamusa is generally a white rectangular piece of cloth with primarily a red border on three sides and red woven motifs on the fourth. It is valued as a… Continue reading Turtle survival rides on handmade towel in Assam
Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
News: The government has said it is pushing Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to make progress on the Ken-Betwa river interlinking project Facts: Ken-Betwa Link Project: It is one of the four priority links identified under Peninsular Rivers Component of the National River Linking Project (NRLP. It aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken… Continue reading Centre nudging Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh on Ken-Betwa river interlinking project
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
News: Researchers have proposed to integrate living root bridges in modern architecture around the world, and potentially help make cities more environment-friendly. Facts: About Living Root bridges Living root bridges are Ficus elastica based suspension bridges within dense tropical rainforests in Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya state. Ficus elastica is conducive to the growth… Continue reading Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
