A new species of jumping spider has been discovered in Aarey Colony, Mumbai. It has been named Jerzego sunillimaye, in the honour Sunil Limaye, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Wildlife East, Maharashtra forest department. The species was first spotted in 2016. Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae. It… Continue reading Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts
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.
Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag
Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Erode turmeric.It is grown mainly in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family.The plant’s underground stems or rhizomes have been used as a spice,dye,medicine and religious maker since antiquity. The spice’s colour comes… Continue reading Erode’s unique turmeric gets a GI tag
Ocean heat hits record high: UN
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in its latest State of the Climate overview has said that ocean heat has hit a record high in 2018. According to the report,the last four years have been the hottest on record. The year 2018 saw new records for ocean heat content in the upper 700 metres. The report… Continue reading Ocean heat hits record high: UN
Earth day award for Nagaland forest guard
Alemba Yimchunger, a Forest Guard at Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Kipheri district of Nagaland, has been awarded the ‘Earth Day Network Star’ He has been awarded for his services rendered to the conservation and protection of biodiversity. The awarded has been given by Earth Day Network. It is a US based international environmental NGO and has… Continue reading Earth day award for Nagaland forest guard
NGT asks Chandigarh to formulate action plan
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Union Territory of Chandigarh to develop a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in order to control air pollution. Air pollution has become a major concern in Chandigarh due to excessive number of vehicles on the roads resulting in high emission level. The Delhi-NCR has a Graded Response… Continue reading NGT asks Chandigarh to formulate action plan
Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave
A research team from Israel has claimed that Malham Cave in the Negev Desert, Israel is the longest salt cave in the world. The cave is 10 kilometres long. The Malham Cave extends through Mount Sodom, Israel’s largest mountain to the southwest corner of the adjacent Dead Sea. The cave’s main opening is located close… Continue reading Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave
Kerala records 46% rainfall deficit in March
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that overall rainfall deficiency in Kerala in March stands at 46%. Further, 8 districts in Kerala has been reeling under large rainfall deficiency. Kasaragod district has received no rainfall in March, while Paathanmthitta district recorded normal rainfall. Kollam is the only district to record 28% excess rainfall during the… Continue reading Kerala records 46% rainfall deficit in March
Stubble burning menace emerges in Kuttanad
Stubble burning i.e. agricultural residue burning has emerged as a major problem in Kuttanad, which is popularly known as the “Rice bowl of Kerala”. Stubble burning is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which remains after the harvest of a crop. It is usually done to clear the field quickly for the next… Continue reading Stubble burning menace emerges in Kuttanad
India’s carbon dioxide emissions up 5%
A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed that India’s carbon dioxide emissions increased by 4.8% in 2018 from last year. The growth in emissions was higher than that of the United States and China. The rise in emissions has been attributed to increased coal consumption. Globally, carbon dioxide emissions rose 1.7% in… Continue reading India’s carbon dioxide emissions up 5%
India ranks 76th on WEF’s global Energy Transition index; Sweden on top
India has been ranked 76th out of 115 countries on 2019 Global Energy Transition Index(GETI).The index is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).It ranks 115 countries on how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability. India has moved up two places from 78th last year.India is… Continue reading India ranks 76th on WEF’s global Energy Transition index; Sweden on top
