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
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.
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
Rhisotope project
Source– This post on Rhisotope project has been created based on the article “Radioactive implant for rhino horns to curb poaching” published in “The Hindu” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, South African scientists injected radioactive material into live rhino horns under a new project to help stop poaching. About ‘Rhisotope’ project… Continue reading Rhisotope project
Indian Painted Frog
Source– This post on Indian Painted Frog has been created based on the article Rare Indian Painted Frog spotted at Telangana tiger reserve published in “The times of India” on 26 June 2024. Why in the News A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. This marks a significant find… Continue reading Indian Painted Frog
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS)
Source– This post on Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) has been created based on the article “As lions make Barda sanctuary their second home, Gujarat forest dept starts translocating deer from Gir to Porbandar” published in “Indian Express” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? The Forest Department in Gujarat has begun translocating spotted deer and sambars… Continue reading Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS)
