Source: The post is based on the article “Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives” published in Livemint on 21st June 2023 What is the News? According to a report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at unprecedented rates and could lose up to 75… Continue reading Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives
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.
Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement
Source: The post is based on the article “Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement” published in Indian Express on 21st June 2023 What is the News? The Bonn Climate Change Conference was held recently to prepare decisions for adoption at the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates later this year. It… Continue reading Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement
Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
Source: The post is based on the article “Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe” published in the Indian Express on 21st June 2023 What is the News? Amid heatwave deaths being reported in parts of the country, the Union Health Minister said central teams would be rushed to the affected states to guide… Continue reading Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas
Source: The post is based on the article “UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? The United Nations has adopted the first-ever treaty to protect marine life on the high seas. The treaty will be opened for signatures… Continue reading UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas
India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
Source: The post is based on the article “India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects” published in Business Standard on 20th June 2023 What is the News? According to the U S Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI), India has emerged as a leading country in LEED… Continue reading India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
Source: The post is based on the article “The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal” published in Down To Earth on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Epiphytic orchids found in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are dying out because of deforestation in their natural habitat. What are Orchids? Orchids are plants that belong… Continue reading The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
Source: The post is based on the article “National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the “National Working Plan Code-2023” for the scientific management of forests and… Continue reading National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Source: The post is based on the article “Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The cyclonic disturbances over the North Indian Ocean which includes the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the land area in between have gone through… Continue reading Biparjoy part of a new trend in Indian cyclones
Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? Experts say cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are far more frequent and were better understood. But in recent times, the Arabian Sea is heating up more… Continue reading Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region” published in ANI on 14th June 2023 What is the News? Researchers have recently discovered 20 new species of Sea lettuce along the Baltic and Scandinavian coasts. What is Sea Lettuce? Sea Lettuce is… Continue reading Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
