Source: The post is based on the article “Why countries like Bolivia and New Zealand have awarded legal rights to non-humans” published in Indian Express on 17th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need of giving legal rights to non-humans?3 How various countries are providing legal rights to non-humans?4 What is… Continue reading Why countries like Bolivia and New Zealand have awarded legal rights to non-humans
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.
Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
Living Planet Report-Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report
Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report” published in the Indian Express on 13th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Living Planet Report3 What are the key findings of the Living Planet Report?4 Global findings of the Living Planet… Continue reading Living Planet Report-Shrinking biodiversity: 69% drop in wildlife populations in nearly 5 decades, shows report
Sloth Bear: A day to explore bear necessities
Source: The post is based on the article “A day to explore bear necessities” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? The first World Sloth Bear Day was observed recently to generate awareness and strengthen conservation efforts around the unique bear species endemic to the Indian subcontinent. About Sloth Bear The… Continue reading Sloth Bear: A day to explore bear necessities
Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. What is the News? In a first in the country, the Tamil Nadu government has notified the Kaduvur slender loris sanctuary. The sanctuary will cover 11,806 hectares in Karur and Dindigul districts.… Continue reading Tamil Nadu notifies India’s first slender loris sanctuary
Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study
Source: The post is based on the article “Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study” published in the Down To Earth on 8th October 2022. What is the News? A recent study on Vulture conservation has found that vultures mostly forage outside Protected Areas (PAs). So, to control the decline… Continue reading Vultures mostly forage outside protected areas; conservation efforts should be focused there, urges study
Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?” published in the Down To Earth on 8th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are climate tipping points or CTPs?3 What are the key findings of the Study on climate… Continue reading Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet — how close are they?
The action plan against Delhi’s air pollution
Source: The post is based on the article “The action plan against Delhi’s air pollution” published in The Hindu on 10th October 2022. What is the News? A revised action plan to fight the serious challenge of air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) has come into force after a sudden dip in… Continue reading The action plan against Delhi’s air pollution
Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?” published in DTE on 3rd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About carbon dots (CD)3 How carbon dots (CD) are formed?4 What are the advantages of carbon dots (CD)?5 What are the potential applications of carbon dots… Continue reading Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP)?3 What is the present target under NCAP?4 What is the new target under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
