News:Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef will face a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the widespread coral bleaching. Facts: About Great Barrier Reef: Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest and longest coral reef system. located in Australia. It is a World Heritage Area since 1981 (the world’s… Continue reading Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
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.
Black Redstart
News:Black Redstart comes around the plains of India from the end of September through March every year for breeding. Facts: About Black Redstart: The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird in the redstart genus Phoenicurus. It is found almost throughout Europe, Asia and in the portions of Africa and breed in the… Continue reading Black Redstart
Near-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha
News: The population of Hard ground swamp deer (Barasingha) has increased to 800 in the Kanha National park and Tiger Reserve. Facts: Barasingha: It is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh IUCN Status: Vulnerable Kanha National park and Tiger Reserve It is located on the Maikal range of the Satpura hills, and is spread over… Continue reading Near-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha
HC:Sukhna lake of Chandigarh is legal entity
News:The Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared Sukhna Lake legal entity and has ordered demolition of legal/unauthorised constructions in its catchment area. Facts: Key takeaways from the Judgement: Sukhna Lake will now be a legal entity for its survival, preservation and conservation. The court also declared all citizens of Chandigarh as loco parentis (in… Continue reading HC:Sukhna lake of Chandigarh is legal entity
Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers
News: According to a study by scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), black carbon concentrations near the Gangotri glacier rose 400 times in summer due to forest fires and stubble burning from agricultural waste, and triggered glacial melt Facts: Black Carbon Black carbon results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and… Continue reading Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers
Global Coalition for Biodiversity
News:European Commission has launched the Global Coalition for Biodiversity on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Facts: About the Coalition: The Coalition is a campaign for raising awareness about biodiversity loss. It calls on world zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and natural history museums to join the coalition to raise awareness about the nature crisis ahead… Continue reading Global Coalition for Biodiversity
White-throated laughingthrush
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
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
