Source-This post on Strict rule on Bioplastic has been created based on the article “Ministry of Environment tightens rules on bioplastics” published in “The Hindu” on 21 March 2024. Why in the news? The Environment Ministry has recently introduced rules that make it harder for makers of disposable plastic ware to label such products as… Continue reading Strict rule on Bioplastic
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.
International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Source-This post on International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) is based on the article “41st Steering Committee of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy deliberates on the deployment of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives” published in “PIB” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently,… Continue reading International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE)
Biomining
Source-This post on Biomining is based on the article “Biomining at landfills in Ghazipur, Bhalswa set to miss latest deadline” published in “Hindustan times” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Delhi’s biomining project to clear landfill sites is likely to miss the latest deadline of 2024. About Biomining 1. About: Biomining is the… Continue reading Biomining
Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
Source-This post on Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park is based on the article “Conservation not enough for the highly inbred Ranthambore tigers — they require genetic rescue” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, during a study, genetic rescue was suggested as a strategy to preserve the tiger population… Continue reading Genetic rescue in Ranthambore National Park
World Air Quality Report 2023
Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023
Bugun Liocichla Bird
Source-This post on Bugun Liocichla Bird is based on the article “Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla” published in “Deccan Herald” on 17th March 2024. Why in the News? The Buguns, a major tribe living near Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, have generously donated 1,470 hectares of land to conserve… Continue reading Bugun Liocichla Bird
India to join U.S.-led carbon market project
Source-This post on India to join U.S.-led carbon market project is based on the article “India to join U.S.-led carbon market project” published in “The Hindu” on 20th March 2024. Why in the News? India has joined one of the four cooperative work programmes under the ‘clean energy pillar’ of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).… Continue reading India to join U.S.-led carbon market project
Captive Elephant Rules 2024
Source-This post on Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “Centre notifies rules allowing transfer of ‘captive’ elephants” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified a set of rules called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant… Continue reading Captive Elephant Rules 2024
Global warming Impact on climate in India
Source-This post on Global warming’s Impact on climate is based on the article “Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, Shows Study” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a 50-year analysis of meteorological records suggests that various states in India is registering a withdrawal of spring. Findings of the… Continue reading Global warming Impact on climate in India
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Pobitora Wildlife Sanctury is based on the article “Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking relief from demarcating Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and removing encroachments. About Pobitora wildlife Sanctury… Continue reading Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
