Source: The post is based on the article “The tiniest specks of plastic can enter the human food chain, finds study” published in Indian Express on 22nd September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nanoplastics?3 What was the study conducted?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Researchers from… Continue reading The tiniest specks of plastic can enter the human food chain, finds study
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.
CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
Source: The post is based on the article “CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation” published in The Print on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a roadmap for legacy waste management in a bid to support India’s garbage-free cities agenda. What is Legacy… Continue reading CSE releases roadmap for legacy waste management, dumpsite remediation
First public global database of fossil fuels launches
Source: The post is based on the article “First public global database of fossil fuels launches” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2022. What is the News? The World’s first Global Registry of Fossil Fuels has been launched. What is the Global Registry of Fossil Fuels? Launched by: Carbon Tracker and the Global Energy… Continue reading First public global database of fossil fuels launches
The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India” published in Indian Express on 21st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is El Nino and La Nina?3 How do La Nina and El Nino impact the Indian monsoon?4 What is Triple Dip La… Continue reading The ‘triple dip’ La Niña, and its likely impact in India
Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart
Source: The post is based on the article “Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? Caracal species is struggling to survive in India and is on the verge of extinction.A team of… Continue reading Caracal: As the cheetah returns to India, researchers map out most suitable areas for its coursing counterpart
PM releases wild Cheetahs – which had become extinct from India – in Kuno National Park
Source: The post is based on the article “PM releases wild Cheetahs – which had become extinct from India – in Kuno National Park” published in PIB on 18th September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has released wild Cheetahs – which had become extinct from India – in Kuno National Park as… Continue reading PM releases wild Cheetahs – which had become extinct from India – in Kuno National Park
Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
Source: The post is based on the article “UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism” published in Down To Earth on 16th September 2022. What is the News? The United Nations Environmental Programme(UNEP), along with UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation has launched the Green Fins Hub. What is Green Fins Hub? The… Continue reading Green Fins Hub: UNEP launches new worldwide digital platform to encourage sustainable marine tourism
India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty” published in Hindu Business Line on 15th September 2022. What is the News? India is going to host the 9th session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture(ITPGRFA). What is… Continue reading India to host 9th session of SEED Treaty
Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study” published in Down To Earth on 15th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Shallow Water Mining?3 Why is Shallow water mining not considered a sustainable option?4 What is the suggestion… Continue reading Shallow-water mining not a ‘silver bullet’ to resolve growing global need for metals: Study
A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources” published in Down To Earth on 14th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the One Water Approach?3 What are the characteristics of the One Water Approach?4 How is One Water Approach Superior… Continue reading A ‘One Water’ approach is key to combat urban challenges, manage resources
