India’s proposal to upgrade the protection of star tortoises, the smooth-coated otter and small-clawed otters in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species on Wild Fauna and Flora) have been approved. These species have been listed under Appendix I of CITES. There will be a complete international ban enforced on their trade. The decision… Continue reading Star tortoise, otters get higher protection at CITES
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.
New 9.3 crore study to check antibiotic resistance in Ganga
The government has commissioned a project under the National Gang Mission (Namami Gange) to assess the microbial diversity along the entire length of the Ganga. This is to test is the river contain microbes that may promote antibiotic resistance. The project will be undertaken by scientists at the Motilal Nehru Institute of Technology, the National… Continue reading New 9.3 crore study to check antibiotic resistance in Ganga
Cabinet approves Establishment of an International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) along with its supporting Secretariat Office in New Delhi. The CDRI is proposed to be launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, USA on 23rd September 2019. The CDRI will serve as a platform to generate and… Continue reading Cabinet approves Establishment of an International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
ICFRE-ICIMOD’s REDD+ Himalayan programme extended till 2020
REDD+ programme being carried out in the Himalayan states jointly by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been extended till July 2020. ICFRE-ICIMOD’s REDD+ Himalaya: Developing and using experience in implementing REDD+ in the Himalaya programme was launched in January 2016 in Mizoram. The… Continue reading ICFRE-ICIMOD’s REDD+ Himalayan programme extended till 2020
Talks on global plan to protect biodiversity begin in Nairobi
Government officials, experts and activists from at least 100 countries began talks in Nairobi, Kenya to move towards a new global framework on biodiversity, post-2020. The 196 Parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity are expected to adopt the new framework during their 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15), scheduled for October… Continue reading Talks on global plan to protect biodiversity begin in Nairobi
Rare tarantula sighted in Villupuram district
Researchers have spotted a Gooty Tarantula in the Pakkamalai Reserve Forests near Gingee in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu The species of spider is also known as Peacock Parachute Spider or metallic tarantula because of its attractive iridescent colouration. It belongs to the genus Poecilotheria It is endemic to India and its home range is less… Continue reading Rare tarantula sighted in Villupuram district
India pledges to restore 50 lakh hectares of degraded land by 2030
India will be hosting the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) from 2-13 September 2019 at Greater Noida, NCR. India is the president of the CoP for next two years under UNCCD At its Curtain Raiser Press Conference, Union Environment Minister has announced that India pledges to restore… Continue reading India pledges to restore 50 lakh hectares of degraded land by 2030
CITES CoP 2019: What is CITES, what does it do?
A proposal by India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to move the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) from CITES Appendix II to CITES Appendix I was approved. The other proposal made by India that was passed was to include the Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) in CITES Appendix II. The decision was taken at the ongoing CoP 18 of… Continue reading CITES CoP 2019: What is CITES, what does it do?
G7 Summit: PM Modi highlights India’s efforts towards eliminating single use plastic
At a special session on ‘Biodiversity, Oceans and Climate’ during the G7 summit in France, Indian Prime Minister highlighted the country’s efforts to eliminate single-use plastic, conserve water, harness solar energy and, protect the flora and fauna for a sustainable development. Indian Prime Minister also sought the setting up of a global coalition of disaster… Continue reading G7 Summit: PM Modi highlights India’s efforts towards eliminating single use plastic
Young biologist from Andhra Pradesh recreates a blue whale from bones
Recently,a biologist has recreated a blue whale from the skeletal remains of dead blue whales washed ashore on the Andhra Pradesh coast. The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet weighing as much as 200 tons.They are also the loudest animals on Earth and are even louder than a jet engine. Blue whales… Continue reading Young biologist from Andhra Pradesh recreates a blue whale from bones
