Source: The post on Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula is based on the article “As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Satellite data analysis reveals that plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown 14 times over the past 35… Continue reading Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
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.
World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Source: The post on World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations is based on the article ” Wildlife numbers declined 73% since 1970, says WWF” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The latest report by the Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature highlights a severe decline in global wildlife populations. Findings… Continue reading World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Source: The post on Coastal Erosion in Brazil is based on the article “Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic Ocean advances published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed due to climate change, the coastal erosion is taking place in Brazil. Reasons for Climate Change on Brazil’s Coastline 1.… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
Source: The post on Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity is based on the article “Indian elephants lost genetic vigour as they moved north to south, 5 distinct populations exist: Study” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Researchers from Bengaluru’s National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the… Continue reading Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
Commission for Air Quality Management
Source – This post on Commission for Air Quality Management is based on the article “Like pollution, your directions are in the air: Supreme Court raps Commission for Air Quality Management over pollution in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the CAQM’s measures to… Continue reading Commission for Air Quality Management
Infrasound
Source – This post on Infrasound is based on the article “Elephants Communicate With Infrasound at a Frequency So Low That Humans Can’t Hear It” published in Twisted Sifter on 27th September 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it was found that animals do communicate using infrasound. About Infrasound Aspects Description About 1. Infrasound refers… Continue reading Infrasound
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
Source – This post on ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign is based on the article “Ministry Achieves Target of Planting 80 Crore Saplings Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has successfully met the target of planting 80… Continue reading Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
Status of Rhino around the world
Source- This post on Status of Rhino around the world is based on the article “Number of rhinos slightly increases, but so does threat of poaching” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2024. Why in News? According to a report by the International Rhino Foundation, the worldwide rhino population has experienced a slight rise. Status of Rhino… Continue reading Status of Rhino around the world
Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
Source- This post on Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 is based on the article “Only 16% land reclaimed under legacy waste management project of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, it has been observed that the progress of legacy waste management project of… Continue reading Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Source- This post on Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 is based on the article “‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2024’” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 has been initiated. It will run from 17th September 2024 to 2nd October 2024. About Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 1.… Continue reading Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
