Source-This post on new cicada species is based on the article “Meghalaya: Researchers discover stunning new cicada species” published in “Shillong Times” on 28th February 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new cicada species known colloquially as “Butterfly Cicadas” from Meghalaya. About new species of cicada 1. A new species of cicada in… Continue reading New cicada species found in Meghalaya
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.
Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post on Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary is based on the article “Forest fires singe Eturnagaram & Amrabad wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Times of India” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Telangana is currently grappling with forest fires in Tadvai region of Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu and Amrabad Tiger Reserve. About Eturnagaram… Continue reading Eturnagaram Wildlife sanctuary
Strict rule on Bioplastic
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
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
