Published Date: Sun, 27 March 22 at 11:15 PM
Hyderabad:This article is a continuation to the previous article on subject-specific approach for current affairs for TSPSC examinations.
Species
- Newly discovered species – the location where it is discovered and its importance
- Species at risk of extinction. The reason for extinction. It is a category that is placed on the IUCN List and the schedule it is placed on under the Wildlife Protection Act. It also includes the places where the species can be found and their importance to the ecosystem.
Question
Read the following statements regarding Monoceromyiaflavoscutata.
1. It is a newly discovered species in India, and is classified as a new type of Syrphid fly.
2. It was discovered in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul District.
3. These bees and fly are farmers’ best friends because they help with pollination as well as their larvae controlling pest populations.
Which of the following statements is/are true/false?
A. A.
B. B.
C. 1 & 3
D. 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Environment sites such as Biosphere reserves, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves and bird sanctuaries that have been recently declared so – their location and physical features such as rivers flowing across the site, wildlife found there and so on
Question
In 2021, Raimona & DihingPatkai have been designated as National Parks. Which of the following states are they located?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam, Nagaland
C. Assam
D. Assam & Manipur
Answer:
TermsThe most important terms to explain the concepts in Environment, in News
Question
Take a look at the following statements
Statement I Eco bridges are links between habitats that connect two larger wildlife areas.
Statement II – Eco bridges are usually constructed in elephant corridors to help them cross manmade barriers like road/railway construction.
Select the right code
A. A.
B. B.
C. Both statements I-I are true
D. Both statements I & II are false
Answer:
Census
Note: The Indian State of Forest Report 2020, an assessment of India’s forests and tree cover, was just released by the Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. This report is essential for all the competitive examinations this year. Particular attention should be paid to the highlights regarding Telangana State, including the following details.
Telangana ranks second in the country for increasing forest cover, with 632 km.
Telangana’s forest area is 26,969 square kilometers, which is 24.05% the State’s total geographical area.
Hyderabad topped the list for Forest Covers in Major Mega Cities based on decadal growth. Hyderabad’s total forest cover increased from 33.15 sq kilometers in 2011 to 81.81 square km in 2021. This is a 147% increase. It was largely visible in open forests, shrubs, and moderate forest cover.
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