News: A self-help group (SHG) from a small village in Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district has bagged the ‘Equator Initiative Award’ given by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). About UNDP Equator Initiative Award Organized by: The Equator Prize is organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Purpose: It is… Continue reading UNDP Equator Initiative Award
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.
Starfish
News: Scientists have discovered that a bacterium caused the 2013 starfish die-off, which killed about 5 billion sea stars by causing sea star wasting disease, where their limbs fall off and bodies break down. About Starfish Starfish are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, commonly called “sea stars” due to their distinctive star-shaped body.… Continue reading Starfish
Krill
News: The krill fishing season near Antarctica ended earlier than planned after trawlers reached the catch limit for these tiny crustaceans. About Krill Krill are tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that are semi-transparent and typically measure about 1 inch in length, weighing only a fraction of an ounce. Behavior– They live in massive swarms. Habitat: Found across… Continue reading Krill
Biochar
News: The CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role as the Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026. About Biochar Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produced from agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste (also called biomass). Purpose: The main purpose… Continue reading Biochar
Asian Giant Tortoise
News: The critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoise has been successfully reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve located in Nagaland’s Peren district. About Asian Giant Tortoise It is the largest tortoise species in mainland Asia and is considered one of the oldest tortoise species in the world. It is now only found in a few regions… Continue reading Asian Giant Tortoise
Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR)
News: With growing volumes of lithium batteries waste in country, there is a need to re-analyze the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR). About Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) There is a growing volume of battery waste in India, with lithium batteries alone accounting for 7,00,000 of the 1.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated in… Continue reading Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR)
Kopili River
News: In a significant move towards reviving river-based trade and promoting sustainable logistics in Assam, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) has been made operational. About the Kopili River Kopili River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it on the left bank. Origin: The Kopili River originates on the southwestern slopes of Shillong Peak… Continue reading Kopili River
District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)
News: The District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) has been developed by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar. About District Flood Severity Index (DFSI) It is to provide a comprehensive, data-driven tool to assess the impact of floods at the district level across India. DFSI helps by measuring both the size of floods and their… Continue reading District Flood Severity Index (DFSI)
Rhisotope Project
News: A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign with a unique approach – injecting radioactive isotopes into rhino horns. About Rhisotope Project It is a pioneering conservation initiative begun in South Africa in 2021, aiming to combat rhino poaching by injecting safe, traceable amounts of radioactive isotopes into live rhinoceros horns. Launched by: University… Continue reading Rhisotope Project
“Wise Use of Wetlands”
News: Member countries of the Ramsar convention have adopted India’s resolution on ‘Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the wise use of Wetlands’ at Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe. About “Wise Use of Wetlands” The “wise use” of wetlands is the central philosophy of the Ramsar Convention. Definition: The Ramsar Convention defines wise use of wetlands as the… Continue reading “Wise Use of Wetlands”
