Source: This post on black-footed ferret has been created based on the article “Successful birthing by cloned black-footed ferret raises new hope for conservation of endangered species” published in Down to Earth on 9th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) researchers successfully witnessed the birth of two… Continue reading Black-footed ferret
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.
Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
Source: This post on Vehicular Emissions as a Primary Pollutant in Delhi is based on the article “Vehicular emissions top contributor to air pollution: study” published in The Hindu on November 7, 2024. Why in news? A recent study identified vehicular emissions as the primary contributor to air pollution in Delhi, surpassing other sources like stubble burning… Continue reading Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
World Solar Report
Source: The post World Solar Report is based on the article “ISA releases World Solar Report series” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, during the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), four key reports were released, focusing on the rapid advancements in solar energy and sustainable practices worldwide.… Continue reading World Solar Report
Markhor
Source: This post on Markhor has been created based on the article “Markhor: Preserve world’s largest goat in J&K” published in Greater Times on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The Markhor is currently fighting for survival in Jammu and Kashmir. About Markhor Aspects Description About 1. The Markhor is scientifically known as Capra falconeri.… Continue reading Markhor
Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary
Source: This post on Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “NGT castigates UP officials for mining permissions in turtle sanctuary” published in Business Standard on 5th November 2024. Why in news? National Green Tribunal (NGT) has castigated the UP officials for granting mining permissions in turtle sanctuary. About Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary Aspects … Continue reading Turtle Wildlife Sanctuary
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Source: This post on Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Union Government initiates enquiry into the death of Elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh” published in PIB on 4th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change’s Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has set… Continue reading Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Coral Triangle
Source: This post on Coral Triangle has been created based on the article “Coral Triangle at risk: new report highlights fossil fuel threats and impacts on biodiversity and communities” published in Down to Earth on 29th October 2024. Why in news? A report released on October 26 at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to… Continue reading Coral Triangle
Carbon markets and its significance
Source: This post on Carbon markets and its significance has been created based on the article ” What are carbon markets and how do they operate? “ published in The Hindu on 28th October 2024. Why in news? The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 enables the Government to create carbon markets in India and implement a… Continue reading Carbon markets and its significance
Great Eared Nightjar
Source: This post on Great Eared Nightjar has been created based on the article ” Is it a bird or a baby dragon? All about the mysterious creature” published in Times of India on 28th October 2024. Why in news? Nature lovers and bird enthusiasts alike have become fascinated by the Great Eared Nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis)… Continue reading Great Eared Nightjar
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Source: This post on Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “High Court tells authorities to shift Delhi’s monkeys to Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary “ published in The Hindu on 28th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Delhi High Court ordered local authorities to prioritize relocating all monkeys from the Capital… Continue reading Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
