Source- This post on Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus) is based on the article “Assam cascade frog test for Himachal stream water flow impact” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have gained insights into how water flow influences the presence and abundance of Cascade frog species. About… Continue reading Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
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.
Commons and Community Governance
Source- This post on Commons and Community Governance is based on the article “What are the Commons and why is community leadership needed to govern them?” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, New Delhi hosted a pioneering dialogue on governance of Commons, which was attended by 500+ grassroots representatives.… Continue reading Commons and Community Governance
Typhoon Yagi
Source- This post on Typhoon Yagi is based on the article “Behind Typhoon Yagi becoming the most powerful storm in Asia this year” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Typhoon Yagi, has emerged as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia this year and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi
Study on transport sector emission
Source: This post on Study on transport sector emission has been created based on the article “With high targets, CO2 emissions from transport sector could be slashed up to 71% by 2050: Study”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? A World Resources Institute study recently found that road transport accounts for 90%… Continue reading Study on transport sector emission
Salt Pan Lands
Source: This post on Salt Pan Lands has been created based on the article “Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans: why do these lands matter?”, published in Indian Express on 12th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Centre approved transferring 256 acres of Mumbai’s salt pan land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) for slum dwellers’ rental… Continue reading Salt Pan Lands
Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution
Source: This post on Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution has been created based on the article “Bio-decomposer to be sprayed over farms to prevent bad air” published in The Hindu on 11th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Delhi government is taking proactive measures to prevent air pollution by spraying a bio-decomposer solution over city… Continue reading Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution
India generates highest plastic pollution in world: study
Source: This post is created based on the article “India generates highest plastic pollution in world: what a new study found”, published in Indian Express on 9th Sep 2024. What is the news? A recent study published in Nature reveals that India is responsible for 20% of the global plastic pollution. The study has come… Continue reading India generates highest plastic pollution in world: study
Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Source– This post on Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk is based on the article “Night time light pollution linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk: what a new study says” published in “Indian Express on 7th September 2024. Why in the News? A recent study from researchers at Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center has found… Continue reading Night-time Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
Source: The post on Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)is based on the article “Can Kerala access funds from the Loss and Damage Fund?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2024. Why in the News? The devastating landslides that struck Kerala’s Wayanad district in August 2023 have sparked a discussion on whether subnational… Continue reading Access to the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF)
Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Source- This post on Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) has been created based on the article “Food banks can prevent GHG emissions equivalent to taking 900 cars off road for a year: Data” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? As per recent estimates from a new methodology called… Continue reading Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
