Source- This post on the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “BR Hills-bound vehicles to pay token green tax” published in “Economic Times” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka Forest Department has recently started collecting a green tax from vehicles entering BR Hills through… Continue reading Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
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.
High Seas Treaty and its significance
Source- This post on the High Seas Treaty and its significance has been created based on the article “India to ratify High Seas Treaty: What is the agreement — and its significance?” published in “Indian Express” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian government has announced that it will soon sign and… Continue reading High Seas Treaty and its significance
Pearl Spot Fish
Source- This post on the Pearl Spot Fish has been created based on the article “Kufos to launch genome editing mission to boost pearl spot production” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is set to launch a genome editing mission… Continue reading Pearl Spot Fish
Rising Arctic Wildfires
Source- This post on the Rising Arctic Wildfires has been created based on the article “Why rising Arctic wildfires are a bad news for the world” published in “Indian Express” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? In recent years, the rise in Arctic wildfires has become a global concern. About Rising Arctic Wildfires… Continue reading Rising Arctic Wildfires
Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
Source-This post on Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) has been created based on the article “Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) begins today at Bharat Mandapam” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) is currently underway at… Continue reading Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
Nightjars
Source-This post on Nightjars has been created based on the article “New Species of Bird Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands” published in “SciNews” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, scientists have described a new species of nightjar, named Caprimulgus ritae, found in the tropical forests of Timor and Wetar in the Lesser… Continue reading Nightjars
Significance of Biomass briquettes
Source-This post on Significance of Biomass briquettes has been created based on the article “How biomass briquettes are transforming supply chain dynamics towards sustainability?” published in “Financial Express” on 25 June 2026. Why in the news? Recently, there has been growing attention worldwide on sustainable solutions to address climate change and environmental damage. An emerging trend… Continue reading Significance of Biomass briquettes
Mainland Serow Mammal
Source- This post on ‘Mainland Serow Mammal‘ has been created based on the article “Antelope-like mammal from Bhutan recorded at lowest elevation in western Assam” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? The mainland serow has been recorded at the lowest elevation in western Assam. About Mainland Serow About Details Mainland… Continue reading Mainland Serow Mammal
Carbon tax in Denmark
Source– This post on Carbon tax in Denmark has been created based on the article “Flatulent cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first” published in “The Hindu” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? Denmark will impose a tax on livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by… Continue reading Carbon tax in Denmark
India’s Largest Leopard Safari
Source– This post on India’s Largest Leopard Safari has been created based on the article “India’s largest leopard safari opens at Bannerghatta” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India’s largest leopard safari was inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park. About India’s Largest Leopard Safari 1. South India’s first… Continue reading India’s Largest Leopard Safari
