Source- This post on Last-chance tourism has been created based on the article “Climate change makes “last chance tourism” to glacier more popular” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a frozen arch collapsed in an ice cave within one of Europe’s largest national parks, killing an American tourist and injuring his… Continue reading Last-chance tourism
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.
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Source- This post on Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “Four monkeys found dead in Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, authorities probe possible infection” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, four monkeys were discovered dead in the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala. About Aralam wildlife sanctuary… Continue reading Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Northern Bald Ibis
Source- This post on Northern Bald Ibis has been created based on the article “How conservationists are helping once-extinct birds find lost migration routes” published in “Indian Express” on 30th August 2024. Why in News? The Waldrapp, also known as the Northern Bald Ibis, has been on the brink of extinction over the past few… Continue reading Northern Bald Ibis
Three New Ramsar Sites added
Source – This post on Three new Ramsar sites added has been created based on the article “India adds 3 new Ramsar sites: What are wetlands, why do they matter for the environment?” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India has recently designated three new Ramsar sites. This increases the… Continue reading Three New Ramsar Sites added
Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Banni Grasslands restoration
Source- This post on Banni Grasslands has been created based on the article “How the Banni grasslands of Kachchh, Gujarat can be restored” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have conducted a new study assessing the suitability of different areas within the Banni grasslands in Kachchh district, Gujarat, for… Continue reading Banni Grasslands restoration
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Source- This post on National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has been created based on the article “Clean Ganga mission head flags ‘extremely slow’ pace of project expenditures” published in “The Hindu” on 20 August 2024. Why in News? The head of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has expressed concern over the slow… Continue reading National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)
Malabar Tree Toad
Source- This post on Malabar Tree Toad has been created based on the article “Endemic Malabar Tree Toad populations may decline 68.7% due to climate change: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? A recent study suggests that climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s distribution range by… Continue reading Malabar Tree Toad
Impact of Melting Polar Ice on Earth’s Rotation
Source- This post on Impact of Melting Polar Ice on Earth’s Rotation has been created based on the article “The melting of polar ice due to climate change is making days longer” published in “The Hindu” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Scientists have discovered that over the past two decades, Earth’s rotation has… Continue reading Impact of Melting Polar Ice on Earth’s Rotation
Asceua tertia
Source- This post on Asceua tertia has been created based on the article ”New ground-dwelling spider species discovered in Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Asceua tertia is a newly identified species of ground-dwelling spider, discovered in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the… Continue reading Asceua tertia
