News:According to the research paper published in Zootaxa,researchers have discovered a new species of lizard – the urban bent-toed gecko in Guwahati, Assam. Facts: About the species: The zoological name of the news species of Lizard is Cyrtodactylus urbanus.It is the 12th recorded gecko from the Northeast. The species falls within the khasiensis group.However, it… Continue reading New species of urban lizard found in Guwahati
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.
Ministry of Earth Sciences may go in for decadal forecast system
News:During the 6th International Conference on Climate Services,the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) has announced that India is planning a ‘decadal forecast’ system along the lines of the United Kingdom’s Met Office to ensure better predictability in the climate time scale. Facts: About Decadal forecasts system: Decadal forecasts system is the Climate forecasts that extend existing… Continue reading Ministry of Earth Sciences may go in for decadal forecast system
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupts
News:Indonesia’s most active volcano,Mount Merapi has erupted again sending ash and smoke more than three miles into the sky. Facts: About Mount Merapi: Mount Merapi is an active stratovolcano located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces,Indonesia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548.
Global Futures Report
News:Recently, the Global Futures report has been released jointly by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Global Trade Analysis Project and the Natural Capital Project. Facts: About the report: The report analysed how the natural assets would change under various future development scenarios and how the consequent changes in ecosystem services would in turn affect… Continue reading Global Futures Report
2,361 humans, 510 elephants killed in conflict in five years
News: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change tabled data in Parliament on man-animal conflict. Facts: Key Takeaways: Between 2014 and 2019, 2,361 humans were killed as a result of conflict with elephants 510 elephants were killed in incidents of electrocution, train accidents, poaching and poisoning during the same period. Conflict with tigers caused 275… Continue reading 2,361 humans, 510 elephants killed in conflict in five years
Tamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery Delta as Protected Special Agriculture Zone
News: Tamil Nadu government has announced to make the Cauvery Delta region a Protected Special Agriculture Zone (PSAZ) Facts: Cauvery Delta Location: It lies in the eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Palk straight on the south It has a total geographic land… Continue reading Tamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery Delta as Protected Special Agriculture Zone
Humans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
News: According to a study published in the journal PNAS, the byproducts of burning coal in Europe in the late 18th century made their way to the Dasuopu glacier. It is the highest-altitude site in the world where scientists have obtained a climate record from an ice core. Facts: Dasuopu glacier Location: Mt. Shishapangma, Central… Continue reading Humans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
Indian economy will be hit hard by rising heat: Global report
News:McKinsey Global Institute has released a report titled “Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts”. Facts: About the report: The report analyses the physical risks and socio-economic impacts of climate change across the world in the next three decades under a business-as-usual scenario. Key takeaways from the report: Countries and regions with lower… Continue reading Indian economy will be hit hard by rising heat: Global report
Kerala to host global meet on climate change, ocean health
News:Kerala will be hosting a three-day international conference called ClimFishCon 2020. Facts: About the conference: Aim:To study the impact of climate change on the Hydrological cycle, ecosystem, fisheries and food security. It is organised jointly by the CUSAT School of Industrial Fisheries and the Department of Fisheries,Kerala. Theme:Climate Change-Effective Adaptation for a Secure Future.
Explained: Lessons from a melting Antarctic glacier
News: A New York University study reported water at just two degrees above freezing point at Thwaites’s “grounding zone” or “grounding line” Facts: About Thwaites Glacier Thwaites Glacier is located in western Antarctica and flows into Pine Island Bay, a part of the Amundsen Sea According to NASA, the Thwaites Glacier is currently responsible for… Continue reading Explained: Lessons from a melting Antarctic glacier
