Source: The post is based on the article “Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet” published in Down To Earth on 26th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the melting of Glaciers in the Alps Mountains3 What are the consequences of Glacier Melting?4… Continue reading Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet
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.
Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022 What is the News? According to a study by researchers, a colony of bats were evicted from Khangkhui cave in Manipur to make it tourist-friendly. About Khangkhui Cave Khangkhui is… Continue reading Bats evicted from prehistoric Manipur cave for tourism: Study
Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
Source: The post is based on the article “Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Blue Flag Certification has been accorded to two new Indian beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. This takes the number… Continue reading Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue Beaches
Allmania multiflora: Plant spotted in Palakkad is second species of the genus Allmania, say researchers
Source: The post is based on the article “Plant spotted in Palakkad is second species of the genus Allmania, say researchers” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 What is the News? A new species of the plant named Allmania multiflora has been identified in Palakkad, Kerala. What is Allmania multiflora? Allmania multiflora is… Continue reading Allmania multiflora: Plant spotted in Palakkad is second species of the genus Allmania, say researchers
October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit
Source: The post is based on the article “October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit” published in Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Cyclone storms in October 3 What is the reason for the cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal in… Continue reading October storm in Bay of Bengal after 3 years: When, where it is likely to hit
This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report
Source: The post is based on the article “This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report” published in Indian Express on 22nd October 2022. What is the News? The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) in its latest report have said that September was the fifth warmest in 143 years. What are the… Continue reading This September was 5th warmest in 143 years: NOAA report
Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?
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?
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
