Source: The post is based on the article “Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? A team of scientists has spotted Eurasian otters in the Neeru stream of the Chenab catchment. What is Eurasian Otter? Scientific Name: Lutra lutra It is an elusive,… Continue reading Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
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.
39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company has released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2022”. What is the World Air Quality Report?… Continue reading 39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
Source: The post is based on the article “IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact” published in Indian Express on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) is meeting in Switzerland to finalize the Synthesis Report. What is a Synthesis Report? Synthesis Report integrates and summarizes the findings… Continue reading Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha that… Continue reading Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
What is the News? The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Parliament to amend the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bill proposes to remove Schedule V completely. Schedule V lists species classified as ‘vermin’, such as common crows, fruit bats (flying fox), rats and mice which may be hunted freely. What is… Continue reading ‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. What is the News? National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the Landslide Atlas of India, a detailed guide… Continue reading ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training
Source: The post is based on the article “In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. What is the News? Gujarat Forest Department is set to shift 10 Indian grey wolves from a conservation breeding centre at Junagadh’s… Continue reading In a first, Gujarat to release in the wild 10 wolves bred in captivity — after training
Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest
Source: The post is based on the article “Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest” published in The New Indian Express on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Nallamala forest is witnessing frequent forest fires due to rising temperatures, where the day temperature is almost touching 40 degrees Celsius. According to the… Continue reading Rise in temperature leads to forest fire in Andhra’s Nallamala forest
Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the Centre for Ecological Sciences(CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have found that grazing by livestock leads to… Continue reading Antibiotic drugs administered on livestock cut carbon in soil and affect climate, says IISc study
Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest
Source: The post is based on the article “Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest” published in The Hindu on 10th March 2023 What is the News? Researchers from Tamil Nadu have spotted a rare moth species for the first time in India named “Mimeusemia ceylonica” in the buffer zone of the Kalakkad–Mundanthurai… Continue reading Longlost moth species caught on camera in T.N. forest
