Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022 What is the News? Sudden highly-localized rains in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir have caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people. People… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudbursts, and why they occur more in places like Amarnath
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.
Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 6th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the link between Climate Change and Landslides?2.1 Landslides in the Himalayas2.2 Landslides in the Western Ghats3 What did the researchers conclude… Continue reading Heavy rainfall due to climate change increasing landslides, say experts
Varroa Mite: Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry” published in Indian Express on 7th July 2022. What is the News? Australian authorities have killed millions of honeybees over the past two weeks in an effort to stop a potentially catastrophic parasite plague… Continue reading Varroa Mite: Explained: Why Australia has killed millions of bees to save its honey industry
Restoring Banni grasslands, Gujarat battles invasive tree species
Source: The post is based on the article “Restoring Banni grasslands, Gujarat battles invasive tree species” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2022. What is the News? The Gujarat forest department plans to restore 10,000 hectares of the Banni grasslands in the coming year and every year in the coming decade. What are Banni… Continue reading Restoring Banni grasslands, Gujarat battles invasive tree species
UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration” published in Down To Earth on 4th July 2022. What is the News? At the UN Ocean Conference 2022, all 198 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation. What is the UN Ocean… Continue reading UN Ocean Conference: 198 countries adopt Lisbon Declaration
Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
What is the News? Chenkurinji Tree which was once abundant in the Aryankavu Pass in Kerala’s Kollam district has been fast receding from the area over the years. About Chenkurinji Chenkurinji (Gluta travancorica) is a species of plant in the family Anacardiaceae. It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. The Shendurni wildlife sanctuary in… Continue reading Chenkurinji Tree: Saving Chenkurinji from climate change
More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the study?2.1 Global findings3 Findings related to India What is the News? Researchers in a study have estimated the time of the emergence of drought conditions and precipation under the impact of climate change. What are the key findings of the study? Global findings… Continue reading More rainfall, snow in India in next 30 years: Report
World Cities Report 2022: India’s urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind China’s 1 billion
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What are the challenges faced by urban areas?4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? United Nations-Habitat(UN-Habitat) has released the World Cities Report 2022. What are the key findings of the report? World Urban Population The urban… Continue reading World Cities Report 2022: India’s urban population to stand at 675 million in 2035, behind China’s 1 billion
Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
Contents1 What is the News?2 Water Scarcity in Asian Cities3 Why is there water scarcity in Asian Cities?4 What are the suggestions given by experts to overcome water scarcity in Asia? What is the News? Researchers have found that urban water security in Asian cities including Delhi is in decline, forcing them to find new… Continue reading Asia’s largest cities, including Delhi, lack water security
Measuring India’s Plastic Problem
What is the News? India has banned certain single-use plastics(SUP) from July 1,2022 across India. These items include ice cream sticks, thermocol, plates, cups, glasses, forks, spoons, knives, straws, trays, wrapping or packaging films and cigarette packets. India’s Plastic Waste Problem Plastic Waste Generation in India: India is generating about 3.5 million tonnes of plastic… Continue reading Measuring India’s Plastic Problem
