Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022. What is the News? A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru has discovered secrets through which butterflies warn, fool, and escape their predators using their wing colour patterns and… Continue reading Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape
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 In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end
Source: The post is based on the article “New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end” published in Indian Express on 29th December 2022 What is the News? The COP27 meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt was hailed as ‘historic’ for its decision to create a fund to help… Continue reading New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. What is the News? Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae. What is the need for Freezing Coral? 1)… Continue reading Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the News? According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from… Continue reading CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Source: The post is based on the article “Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes” published in Down To Earth on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Union minister for science and technology has informed Lok Sabha that around 59% of the landmass of India (covering all states) is prone to earthquakes of… Continue reading Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 What is the News? The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that a ban imposed by certain coastal States on purse seine fishing is not… Continue reading Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC
Explained | A new global biodiversity framework
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new global biodiversity framework” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 What is the News? The 15th Conference of Parties(COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity(CBD) adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF). What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF)? Aim: To address… Continue reading Explained | A new global biodiversity framework
Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Tandur red gram of Telangana has got geographical indication (GI) tag. With this, the total number of GI registrations in the country has reached 432. What is… Continue reading Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
