Recently,Earth Hour was observed on March 30,2019.The theme of this year was #Connect2Earth.The UN headquarters in New York,the pyramids of Egypt and Rio’s Christ were among top world monuments under darkness for an hour to put the spotlight on climate change and its impact on the planet. Earth Hour is an annual international event organised… Continue reading Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
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.
Study finds gaps in conservation efforts in Western Ghats
According to a recent study,it has been found that expansion of protected areas in the Western Ghats has been detrimental to the Dhole which is commonly known as the Asiatic wild dog.Further,dhole’s presence in Karnataka’s Western Ghats has come down from 62% in 2007 to 54% in 2015. Dhole is an apex social carnivore in… Continue reading Study finds gaps in conservation efforts in Western Ghats
Forest fires threatening Odisha’s flora and fauna
As per statistics generated by SNPP (Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership) satellite, there has been an increase in forest fires in Odisha. The SNPP is a weather satellite operated by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), India defines forest fire as an unclosed and freely spreading fire… Continue reading Forest fires threatening Odisha’s flora and fauna
SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa
The Supreme Court has suspended the environmental clearance (EC) granted for an international airport at Mopa in Goa. It has directed Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) to look into its decision keeping in mind the impact of the project on ecology. In 2015, The EAC had recommended the grant of an EC for the project which… Continue reading SC suspends eco clearance for international airport in Goa
Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai had recently organised a Salt pan walk at Wadala, Mumbai. Salt pans are naturally forming expanses of ground which are covered with salt and other minerals. Such land is formed where the large water bodies have dried up over thousands of year, leaving behind salt and other minerals as remnants.… Continue reading Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts
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
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
