News: Researchers have decoded the narwhal tusk’s double-twist structure, which helps explain how the tusk grows straight and remains strong. About Narwhals Narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales belonging to the Monodontidae family. They differ from other toothed whales as they have no teeth in their mouths. Habitat: They spend the winter under sea ice. In spring,… Continue reading Narwhals
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.
Barren-land Fallacy
News: Tree-planting drives in India have highlighted concerns about planting trees in unsuitable ecosystems and ignoring the value of naturally open ecosystems. About Barren-land Fallacy Barren-land Fallacy: It is the belief that land without tree cover is ecologically deficient and should evolve or be converted into a forest. Consequences of the Fallacy: Damage to Open… Continue reading Barren-land Fallacy
Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
News: During the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, concerns have been raised over pilgrims feeding, touching and taking photographs with Long-tailed Marmots. About Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata) Long-tailed Marmot also known as the golden marmot. It is a rodent of the Sciuridae family. Habitat: It lives in open meadows, grasslands, rocky areas, inland cliffs and mountain peaks.… Continue reading Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)
India’s First Blue Bond
News: India is preparing to enter the blue bond market, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation and Vadodara Municipal Corporation planning bond issues worth a combined ₹1,200 crore. About India’s First Blue Bond A blue bond is a debt instrument where the money raised is earmarked for projects that support oceans, marine ecosystems, water management or the… Continue reading India’s First Blue Bond
India’s First-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems
News: Recently, India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. About India’s First-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems This Guide is a national reference document that highlights the diversity, ecological significance and socio-economic importance of India’s grasslands and other open natural ecosystems.… Continue reading India’s First-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems
Satokosia Tiger Reserve
News: Odisha has formed a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the alleged forced relocation of villages from the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, following residents’ claims of eviction from their ancestral homes. About Satokosia Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in Odisha. It is spread over four districts, including Nayagarh, Cuttack, Angul and Boudh. Naming: The name… Continue reading Satokosia Tiger Reserve
Lantana Camara
News: A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online, like lantana camara, in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. About Lantana Camara Lantana Camara is a flowering plant species belonging to the verbena family. Native to: It is native to… Continue reading Lantana Camara
Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbes
News: Researchers are exploring how soil microbes can provide early warning signs of desertification, before visible plant decline begins. About Microbial ecology and Soil Microbes Microbial ecology is the branch of science that studies the relationships between microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environment. It applies general ecological principles to understand the activities and functions… Continue reading Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbes
Hara Mangrove Forests
News: A major oil spill threatens the Hara mangrove forests, contaminating water, damaging roots, and harming fish and other wildlife. About Hara Mangrove Forests The Hara mangrove forests are located around Qeshm Island and the Khuran Strait in southern Iran, along the Persian Gulf. They are primarily composed of Avicennia marina and form an important… Continue reading Hara Mangrove Forests
Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
