Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023 Contents0.1 What is the News?1 What are Marine Protected Areas(MPAs)?1.1 What are the key highlights from the IMPAC5 meet?1.1.1 What are Other effective area-based conservation measures(OECMs)? What is the News?… Continue reading Marine Protected Areas must be evaluated for effectivenes
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.
Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding” published in Down To Earth on 9th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Vermin species?3 Who can declare Vermin species?4 What is the project being developed to manage Vermins and… Continue reading Wildlife Institute of India working on vaccine to reduce ‘vermin’ populations, awaits further funding
Prime Minister launches E20 Fuel & flags off Green Mobility Rally in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches E20 Fuel & flags off Green Mobility Rally in Bengaluru” published in PIB on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is E20 Fuel?3 What are the advantages of E20 Fuel?4 What is the Green Mobility Rally? What is the News? Prime… Continue reading Prime Minister launches E20 Fuel & flags off Green Mobility Rally in Bengaluru
Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation” published in PIB on 4th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Save Wetlands Campaign?3 What is Mission Sahbhagita?4 What is World Wetlands Day? What is the News? The… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Source: The post is based on the article “Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site” published in Livemint on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? Yaya Tso has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site(BHS). What is Yaya Tso? Yaya Tso is located in Ladakh. It is known as a birds’… Continue reading Yaya Tso to become Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site
Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found
Source: The post is based on the article “Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found” published in Indian Express on 4th February 2023. What is the News? A new study has uncovered a new thalattosuchian — an ancient ancestor of the modern-day crocodile. What is Thalattosuchian? Thalattosuchia is… Continue reading Newly-discovered ancient ‘marine crocodile’ fossil could be the oldest of its kind ever found
CITES database reveals red sanders smuggling
Source: The post is based on the article “CITES database reveals red sanders smuggling” published in The Hindu on 3rd February 2023 What is the News? The CITES trade database has recorded 28 incidents of red sanders confiscation, seizure and specimens from the wild being exported from India. What is Red Sanders? Red Sanders(Pterocarpus santalinus)… Continue reading CITES database reveals red sanders smuggling
Major thrust planned for green energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Major thrust planned for green energy” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister has announced a slew of measures for “Green Growth” while presenting the Union Budget. What are the initiatives announced to promote Green Energy? “Green Growth” has… Continue reading Major thrust planned for green energy
India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade
Source: The post is based on the article “India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade” published in PIB on 31st January 2023. What is the News? According to the Economic Survey 2022–23, India is leading one of the most ambitious clean energy transitions in the world and is… Continue reading India Ranks Third In Net Gain In Annual Forest Area Over The Past Decade
Delhi CM launches website showing real-time data on sources of air pollution
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi CM launches website showing real-time data on sources of air pollution” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. What is the News? Delhi Chief Minister has launched a website called www.raasman.com. What is the purpose of this website launched by the Delhi CM? The website… Continue reading Delhi CM launches website showing real-time data on sources of air pollution
