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.

Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests

Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests”  published in The Guardian on 25th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, the Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025. What is Gulf Stream? The Gulf Stream is a strong ocean… Continue reading Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests

Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai”  published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). It was launched on the sidelines… Continue reading Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai

LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Source: The post is based on the article “LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill”  published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. What are the key provisions of the Forest Conservation… Continue reading LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill

Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience

Source: The post is based on the article “Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience”  published in Down To Earth on 25th July 2023. What is the News? In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an ancient… Continue reading Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience

Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din

Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din”  published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. What is the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din

Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions

Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions”  published in PIB on 24th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures the government is taking to reduce methane emissions. What is the data on… Continue reading Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions

What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?”  published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Since April 2023, ocean temperatures have remained at record-high levels giving rise to Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) around the globe.… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?

Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu”  published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed named “Ludwigia peruviana” is threatening elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu and reviving the risk of human-elephant conflicts in the region. What is Ludwigia… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu

India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push

Source: The post is based on the article “India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push”  published in Livemint on 20th July 2023. What is the News? India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative to a number of Pacific Island countries. What is the STAR-C Initiative? The STAR-C Initiative is… Continue reading India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push

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