Source-This post is based on the article “Acid rain has its origins in fossil fuels” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores the origins of acid rain, its impact on the environment, and the measures implemented to mitigate its effects. What is acid rain and how does… Continue reading Acid rain
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.
Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Source-This post is based on the article “Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga” published in “The Hindu” on 26th January 2024. Why in the News? A wildlife photographer recently captured an image of a tiger with a golden coat during a safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park. What is a Golden Tiger? 1) A golden… Continue reading Rare golden tiger snapped in Kaziranga
Soda Lakes
Source-This post is based on the article “Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth” published in “Physics.Org” on 22th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, researchers have found that a shallow ‘soda lake’ in western Canada bears resemblance to Darwin’s concept of “warm little ponds,”. It is believed to be… Continue reading Soda Lakes
Odisha to Set Up World’s First Melanistic Tiger Safari
Source-This post is based on the article “Odisha to establish a melanistic tiger safari – a first of its kind in the world” published in “The Hindu” on 24th January 2024. Why in the News? The Odisha government has recently announced the establishment of the world’s first melanistic tiger safari. About the Melanistic tiger safari… Continue reading Odisha to Set Up World’s First Melanistic Tiger Safari
kumki elephant
Source-This post has been created based on the article“Good step, but not long-term answer: Activists on Odisha’s request for ‘kumkis’ & ‘mahouts’ from Tamil Nadu” published in “Down to earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Odisha government has deployed Kumki elephant (domesticated, trained elephants) to reduce human-animal conflict. About Kumki elephant 1)… Continue reading kumki elephant
Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter
Source:-This post has been created based on the article “Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna” published in “The Hindu” on 21 January 2024. Why in the news? Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter have recently been added to the list of mammals in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. About the Binturong… Continue reading Elusive binturong and the small-clawed otter
World’s Largest Iceberg in 2024
Source : This post has been created based on the article “World’s biggest iceberg battered by waves as it heads north” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the news? The World’s Largest Iceberg , named A23a, was seen in Antarctica on January 14. What is an Iceberg? An iceberg is large… Continue reading World’s Largest Iceberg in 2024
Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Source-This post is based on the article “Assam revives traditional bull fights nine years after SC ban” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
Source: This post is based on the article ‘’ Scientists map largest deep sea coral reef found till date in Atlantic off US” published in ‘’The Indian express” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? Researchers in the USA have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean. About the discovery of The… Continue reading The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post is based on the article “Odisha: Sambar, bison to be introduced in Chandaka wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Odisha state government is planning to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) to the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. About Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary Aspect Details Location 1.… Continue reading Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
