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.

Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide

What is the news? A new analysis by ‘International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International’ remarks about the threats faced by the birds of prey. The study claims, 30 percent of the 557 raptor species around the world are threatened by extinction to some degree. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide

Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction

Source: This post is based on the article “Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction“ published in Down to Earth on 2nd September 2021. What is the news? According to the State of the World’s Trees report, released by London-based Botanic Gardens Conservation International, some 469 of India’s 2,603 tree… Continue reading Missing the woods: 18% of India’s 2,603 tree species threatened with extinction

UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall

Source: This post is based on the article “UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall” published in The Indian Express on 1st Sep 2021. What is the news? As per World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s report, weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage… Continue reading UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall

Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda

Source: This post is based on the article “Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda” published in PIB on 1st September 2021. What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has inaugurated NUTRI GARDEN to mark the beginning of Poshan Maah – 2021 at… Continue reading Women and Child Development Minister inaugurates NUTRI GARDEN at All India Institute of Ayurveda

Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians

Source: This post is based on the article “Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the News? Odisha’s Kendrapara became the only district in India to be home to all three species of crocodilians found in the country.… Continue reading Odisha’s Kendrapara now India’s only district to have all 3 species of crocodilians

Habitat of bird that flies non-stop for 5 days from Japan to Australia under threat

Source: This post is based on article “Habitat of bird that flies non-stop for 5 days from Japan to Australia under threat“ published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the news? The Latham’s Snipe shorebird, flies non-stop for five days over thousands of kilometres of ocean for its survival, twice a… Continue reading Habitat of bird that flies non-stop for 5 days from Japan to Australia under threat

Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study

Source: This post is based on the article “Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2021. What is the News? According to an expert study, Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is constantly shrinking with degradation of soil and water quality. About Sambhar Lake: Sambhar Lake is India’s largest… Continue reading Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study

BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment

Source: PIB  What is the News? BRICS countries have adopted the “New Delhi Statement” at the 7th meeting of the BRICS Environment Ministerial 2021. About New Delhi Statement on Environment: New Delhi Statement on Environment is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations. The… Continue reading BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment

Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification

Source: The Hindu What is the News? ​​The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam as an Eco-sensitive zone(ESZ). About Deepor Beel: Deepor Beel is a perennial freshwater lake located 10 km south-west of Guwahati city, Assam. Ramsar Site: Deepor Beel was designated a Ramsar site… Continue reading Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification

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