248 of 2018 glaciers or 12.3% of Himalayan glaciers retreating

Q.  How many glaciers out of 2018 are retreating, as per a recent government response in the RS on 15th December 2015?
- Published on 15 Dec 15

a. 235
b. 248
c. 221
d. 239

ANSWER: 248
 
Close to 248 of 2018 or 12.3% of Himalayan glaciers are retreating. Around 18 are advancing and a majority or around 86% are stable. This result is based on an ISRO-MoEF study conducted between 2004 and 2011 in the Himalayas.

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