Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve” published in New Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has approved Odisha’s Proposal to declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve. About Debrigarh Tiger Reserve Debrigarh is located near the Hirakud… Continue reading Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve
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.
Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee named “Thyreus narendrani” in kole Wetland, Kerala. What is Thyreus narendrani? Thyreus narendrani is a new species of cuckoo… Continue reading Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? TRAFFIC and WWF-India has brought out a publication titled ‘India’s Pangolins Buried in Illegal Wildlife Trade’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Puducherry has launched the country’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework as part of a pact under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative. What is Marine Spatial… Continue reading Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The widespread use of Lead has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
Source: The post is based on the article “Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf” published in CNN on 16th February 2023 What is the News? New research suggests that even low amounts of melting can potentially push a Thwaites Glacier further along the path toward eventual disappearance.… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate change has announced the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India. The Cheetahs… Continue reading Environment Minister announces the translocation of twelve Cheetahs from South Africa to India
DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance
Source: The post is based on the article “DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? DHARA, the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance(RCA) has been concluded. What is DHARA? DHARA stands for Driving Holistic Action for… Continue reading DHARA – Annual Meeting Of Members Of The River Cities Alliance
Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
Source: The post is based on the article “Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? A new beetle species named Omorgus Khandesh has been discovered in India. What is Omorgus Khandesh? Omorgus Khandesh is a beetle… Continue reading Meet ‘Omorgus Khandesh’, a newly discovered Indian beetle: It can help forensic science
The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
Source: The post is based on the article “The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards” published in Livemint on 14th February 2023. What is the News? The discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium in Jammu & Kashmir is a major boost for India’s electrification plans but mining is a high-risk, high-reward game in the… Continue reading The big lithium find: Risks and Rewards
