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
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.
‘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. What is the News? The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 seeks to establish a domestic carbon market and facilitate trade in carbon credits. What are… 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. What is the News? India is working through its diplomatic channels to fetch an entry into the Mineral Security… 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. What is the News? Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a private member resolution urging the Centre to cancel the allocation of all coal mining blocks in the ecologically… Continue reading Explained | The coal mining protests in the Hasdeo Aranya region
Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges
Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions” published in Down To Earth on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has released the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index. What is the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index? Developed by: India… Continue reading Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback” published in Down To Earth on 29th July 2022. What is the News? Loktak Lake Authority of Manipur has recently issued a notice to remove all floating houses and fishing structures on Loktak Lake. What is Loktak… Continue reading Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
