Source: The post is based on the article “India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report” published in The Hindu on 24th March 2023 What is the News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Synthesis Report. The report has challenged India’s compensatory afforestation policy that allows forests in… Continue reading India’s disputed compensatory afforestation policy at odds with new IPCC report
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.
New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh” published in Tribune on 24th March 2023 What is the News? A new catfish species named ‘Exostoma Dhritiae’ was discovered by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India(ZSI) in Arunachal Pradesh. What is Exostoma Dhritiae? Exostoma Dhritiae is a new… Continue reading New catfish species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
How Serious Is India’s Water Crisis?
Source: The post is based on the article “How Serious Is India’s Water Crisis?” published in TOI on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? On Independence Day in 2019, the Prime Minister set the goal to provide tap water to every rural household by 2024 and the country has made tremendous progress on this… Continue reading How Serious Is India’s Water Crisis?
Union Minister releases 14 guidelines for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister releases 14 guidelines for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife” published in PIB on 21st March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released 14 guidelines to address Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC). What is Human-Wildlife… Continue reading Union Minister releases 14 guidelines for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife
IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report
Source: The post is based on the following articles – “IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report” published in PIB on 20th March 2023. – “U.N. panel calls for rapid action against climate change to secure a liveable future” published in The Hindu on 21st March 2023. – “India faces highest risk of climate change: IPCC” published… Continue reading IPCC AR 6 Synthesis Report
Raccoon dogs linked to coronavirus pandemic: What are these animals?
Source: The post is based on the article “Raccoon dogs linked to coronavirus pandemic: What are these animals?” published in Indian Express on 20th March 2023 What is the News? A report has suggested that the SARS-CoV-2 virus could have originated in raccoon dogs which were sold illegally at the Wuhan wet market. What are… Continue reading Raccoon dogs linked to coronavirus pandemic: What are these animals?
New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills
Source: The post is based on the article “New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills” published in the Hindustan Times on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, a new species of naked-toed gecko (Cyrtopodion Vindhya) has been discovered in Gujarat. About Cyrtopodion Vindhya The newly discovered naked-toed gecko has been named… Continue reading New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills
HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. What is the News? Gujarat High Court recently sought a report from the state government on the licenses and permissions it has granted for mining activities… Continue reading HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the Odisha government to come up with a robust protection mechanism for Horseshoe crabs before they become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. What… Continue reading Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for the… Continue reading Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
