Source: The post is based on the article “Study of rock agama gives insights into urbanization, conservation” published in The Hindu on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Peninsular Rock Agama?3 What are the findings of the study on Rock Agama?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the… Continue reading Study of rock agama gives insights into urbanization, conservation
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 identify fungus for pyrene remediation
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation” published in Down To Earth on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Researchers at the CSIR have identified a fungus capable of removing toxic and carcinogenic Pyrene or Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons(PAHs) from the environment. What is Pyrene? Pyrene is a… Continue reading Researchers identify fungus for pyrene remediation
Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats” published in The Hindu on 7th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Corals?2.1 Corals are of two types3 What is Coral Bleaching?4 What is the Great Barrier Reef?5 What does the report say… Continue reading Explained| The Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats
Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit” published in PIB on 7th August 2022. What is the News? In the ‘Mann Ki Baat ‘episode, the Prime Minister talked about the Indian Virtual Herbarium. What is Indian Virtual Herbarium? Developed by: Botanical Survey… Continue reading Indian Virtual Herbarium, biggest database of country’s flora, is a global hit
‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’” published in The Hindu on 8th August 2022. What is the News? Recently IMD Director-General has said that climate change has hampered the ability of forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events. He also said that IMD is installing more radars and… Continue reading ‘Climate change fuelling rise in extreme weather events’
Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?” published in Indian Express on 6th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Carbon Markets?3 Where do Carbon Markets stand at the International level?4 What does the Bill seek to create?… Continue reading Explained: What is a carbon market, and why does India want to create one?
The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
Source: The post is based on the article “The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now” published in TOI on 6th August 2022. What is the News? This article talks about Hippopotamus. What is Hippopotamus? Hippopotamus is also known as the river horse. They live along… Continue reading The hippo is an enigma. It lives hidden from us — yet, it faces habitat loss now
India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites
Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make a total 64 sites” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? India has added 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make a total 64 sites. The 10 new sites include… Continue reading India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites
Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?” published in Indian Express on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mineral Security Partnership(MSP)?3 Why is India not part of MSP?4 What… Continue reading Explained: What are rare earth elements, and why is India keen to join a global alliance to ensure their supply?
Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Private member resolution?3 What is the importance of the Hasdeo Aranya region?4 What is happening in Hasdeo Aranya region? What… Continue reading Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region
