What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has agreed on the way forward for plans to host Stockholm+50 at the highest possible level in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2022. What is Stockholm+50? Stockholm+50 is an international meeting to be hosted by the Government of Sweden and convened by the United Nations General Assembly… Continue reading Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
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.
India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Banni Buffaloes?3 Why were Banni Buffaloes chosen for IVF?4 How was the IVF done? What is the News? India’s first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. What are Banni Buffaloes? Banni buffaloes are… Continue reading India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Climate Change: code red for public health
What is the news? Lancet released its yearly Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. It tracks the relationship between climate change and public health. It highlights that there is a rapid increase in heatwave and wildlife exposure, drought and sea-level rise. What are the key findings of the report? Heatwaves: According to the reports, India, the… Continue reading Climate Change: code red for public health
Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are these three fish species named?3 What is Aborichthys?4 About Arunachal Pradesh and its Rich Biodiversity What is the News? Department of Zoology of Dera Natung Government College of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has discovered three new species of fish of genus Aborichthys of family Nemachelidae. What are these… Continue reading Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
Contents1 What is the News?2 Hornbills and their importance3 What is the significance of this study?4 About Hornbills What is the News? Scientists from two organisations studied how fruiting plants and hornbills influenced each other’s distribution in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Hornbills and their importance Hornbills are of prime importance since they have a symbiotic… Continue reading Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the report?3 What are the key findings of the report?3.1 Recycling of Plastic Waste3.2 Growing Problem of Marine Plastic3.3 Main Sources of Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution3.4 Impact of Plastic Waste on Climate3.5 Impact of Plastic Waste on Economy What is the News? The UN… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
UNEP production gap report: Net-zero targets by countries are empty pledges without plans
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Production Gap Report3 What are the key findings of the Production Gap Report?4 Findings related to specific countries5 What are the suggestions provided by the Production Gap Report? What is the news? UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has recently released the Production Gap Report (PGR). The released document is… Continue reading UNEP production gap report: Net-zero targets by countries are empty pledges without plans
Micro snail species discovered in Meghalaya’s Mawsmai cave
What is the News? Researchers have recently discovered a micro snail species named Georissa mawsmaiensis from Mawsmai, a limestone cave in Meghalaya. This is significant as the last discovery of the same genus was made in 1851. The species was named as Georissa saritta. It was collected and described from the Musmai (Mawsmai today) valley… Continue reading Micro snail species discovered in Meghalaya’s Mawsmai cave
Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bio-Economy?3 Bio-Economy and India4 What are the government initiatives to boost Bio-Economy?4.1 Biotech KISAN4.2 About Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development(IBSD) What is the News? During a visit to the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), the Union Minister for Science & Technology has said that… Continue reading Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
