Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary” published in Indian Express on 10th November 2022 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has notified the Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as the state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary. What is Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary?… Continue reading Tamil Nadu notifies Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary as state’s 17th wildlife sanctuary
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.
Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Exotic Animals?3 What do exotic animals include?4 What are the guidelines issued for exotic species?5 What are the provisions related to the illegal trade… Continue reading Seven exotic primates, drugs seized in southern Assam
LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Source: The post is based on the article “LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the LeadIT Summit on the sidelines of COP27. What is the LeadIT Initiative? Leadership Group for Industry Transition(LeadIT)… Continue reading LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Methane Alert and Response System (MARS): COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Methane Alert and Response System (MARS)?3 How will the MARS work?4 Why target only Methane related emissions? What is… Continue reading Methane Alert and Response System (MARS): COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space
India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC
Source: The post is based on the article “India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC” published in PIB on 14th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy(LT-LEDS)?3 What is India’s Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy(LT-LEDS)?4 What are the salient features of the strategy? What… Continue reading India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC
“In our LiFEtime” Campaign launched by India at COP 27, Sharm El-Sheikh
Source: The post is based on the article “In our LiFEtime Campaign launched by India at COP 27, Sharm El-Sheikh” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the “In Our LiFEtime” campaign at a side event of the COP 27 in… Continue reading “In our LiFEtime” Campaign launched by India at COP 27, Sharm El-Sheikh
The strange case of the Indian skimmer
Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer
At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule
Source: The post is based on the article “At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule” published in TOI on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The US President has announced new initiatives at COP27 to strengthen the U.S. Leadership in tackling Climate Change. What are the new initiatives announced by the US President at… Continue reading At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule
Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Source: The post is based on the article “Altitude decides simian attitude to diet” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? A study has found that different elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group feeds on flowers. About Himalayan Gray Langur Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data” published in Business Standard on 10th November 2022. What is the News? India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) which was launched at the 27th Conference of the Parties(COP27) in Egypt. What are Mangroves?… Continue reading Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
