News:The 11th session of ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ was held for the first time through video conferencing. Facts: Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been organized by the Government of Germany since 2010. Aim:To provide a forum for informal high-level political discussions, focusing both on international climate negotiations and the advancement of climate action. The 11th Dialogue was… Continue reading Petersberg Climate Dialogue
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.
Amur Falcon
News:The radio tagged Amur falcons have started to arrive in India for further destination to their breeding grounds in northern China. Facts: Amur falcons(Falco amurensis) are the world’s longest travelling migratory raptors. They migrate annually during winter from their breeding grounds in Mongolia, South-east Russia and northern China to warmer South Africa through India and… Continue reading Amur Falcon
Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed
News:European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service(CAMS) has announced that a hole in the Arctic ozone layer believed to be the biggest reported over the Arctic has closed. Facts: Ozone Hole:It refers to a region in the stratosphere where the concentration of ozone becomes extremely low in certain months. Reason for Ozone Hole: Cold temperatures (below… Continue reading Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed
Rohtang Pass
News:The Border Roads Organisation(BRO) has opened the Rohtang Pass for transporting essential supplies and relief materials to the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh amid the lockdown. Facts: Rohtang Pass is present on the Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas.It connects the Kullu Valley with Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. The pass lies… Continue reading Rohtang Pass
Devanahalli pomelo
News:The Bangalore International Airport Limited(BIAL) has decided to plant 500 Devanahalli Pomelo trees as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Facts: The Devanahalli pomelo is a variety of the citrus fruit pomelo of the family Rutaceae.It is grown in Devanahalli taluk,Bangalore (Karnataka) and is popularly known as chakota. It has a unique sweet taste… Continue reading Devanahalli pomelo
Anthurium
News:National Innovation Foundation-India has facilitated mass multiplication and large scale production of Anthurium. Facts: Anthurium is one of the best domestic flowering plants in the world. It is known to purify the surrounding air and remove harmful airborne chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene and allergens. NASA has also placed it in the list of… Continue reading Anthurium
Periyar River
News:Periyar river has turned black due to discharge of chemical wastes by industries located on the banks of the river. Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala.It is also known as ‘Lifeline of Kerala’ as it is one of the few perennial rivers in the state. Origin: It originates… Continue reading Periyar River
Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan- Phase 3 Launched
News: The third edition Gujarat’s ”Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan” was launched. The scheme will continue till June 10th. Facts: It is a water conservation scheme started in 2018. It aims to deepen water bodies in the state before monsoon to increase storage of rainwater to be used during times of scarcity.
World Earth Day
News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin. The activities on Earth Day are led and coordinated by Earth Day Network. It is a US… Continue reading World Earth Day
Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
News:Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches Facts: Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. Geographic Range: They are distributed across the globe with nesting sites on… Continue reading Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
