Source: The post is based on the article “Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?” published in The Hindu on 22nd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Great Indian Bustards(GIBs)?3 Why have GIBs flown to Pakistan?4 What can be done to protect Great Indian Bustards(GIB)? What is the News?… Continue reading Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?
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.
Solution for stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Solution for stubble burning” published in Business Standard on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures to tackle stubble burning News: The problem of stubble burning is prevailing for many years. The farmers clear the stubble from the previous crop by putting it on fire because it is quick… Continue reading Solution for stubble burning
Explained | Saving the vultures of Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Saving the vultures of Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Which Vultures are found in Tamil Nadu?3 Are vulture populations in Tamil Nadu decreasing?4 What role do vultures play in the local ecosystem?5 What are the… Continue reading Explained | Saving the vultures of Tamil Nadu
Forest Conservation Rules infringe upon land rights of tribes people: ST panel chief
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Conservation Rules infringe upon land rights of tribes people: ST panel chief” published in The Hindu on 21st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Forest Conservation Rules,2022?3 What was NCST’s reaction to the rules?4 What is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes… Continue reading Forest Conservation Rules infringe upon land rights of tribes people: ST panel chief
PM launches Mission LiFE in the presence of U.N. Secretary General
Source: The post is based on the following articles a. “PM launches Mission LiFE in the presence of U.N. Secretary General” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. b. “PM launches Mission LiFE at Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat” published in PIB on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The… Continue reading PM launches Mission LiFE in the presence of U.N. Secretary General
Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species
Source: The post is based on the article “Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, the Giraffes brought to India by Britishers may be a critically endangered species. About the study… Continue reading Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species
Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? A study carried out by researchers at the Center for Ecological Sciences(CES) and Divecha Centre for Climate Change (DCCC), IISc has revealed that grazing animals… Continue reading Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Six new spider species discovered from across the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Six new spider species discovered from across the country” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Arachnologists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology(CATE) have discovered six new species of spiders from across the country. What are the new spider species… Continue reading Six new spider species discovered from across the country
SECURE Himalaya project: Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection
Source: The post is based on the article “Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection” published in TOI on 18th October 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is implementing a unique model in Ladakh to… Continue reading SECURE Himalaya project: Unique model to tie snow leopard tourism with habitat protection
Indian Bison: As wildlife diplomacy takes wing, government considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating gaurs
Source: The post is based on the article “As wildlife diplomacy takes wing, government considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating gaurs” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. What is the News? Sri Lanka has asked India to translocate 6 Indian Bisons (Gaurs) to reintroduce them in the island from where they became extinct… Continue reading Indian Bison: As wildlife diplomacy takes wing, government considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating gaurs
