Source: The post is based on the article “India’s extreme rainfall corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 13th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered a stable “highway” over India where large-scale extreme rainfall events occur simultaneously during monsoons. What are the Key Findings of the study related to Indian Monsoon? 1) Global… Continue reading India’s extreme rainfall ‘corridor’
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.
Koya tribe
Source- This post is based on the article “Koya tribe rides the eco-friendly wave to help conserve the Indian Bison of Eastern Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023. Why in the News? In an effort to conserve the Indian Bison, the Koya tribe of Andhra Pradesh, India, is switching from traditional bison… Continue reading Koya tribe
Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme launched to promote Sustainable Management of forests and agroforestry” Published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. What is Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme?… Continue reading Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam
Source: The post is based on the article “Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre is being opened in the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. What is the Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre? 1) Eastern Ghats… Continue reading Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Eastern Ghats Nature Interpretation Centre in Visakhapatnam
Budgett Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens
Source: The post on Budgett Frog is based on the article “Budget Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens” published in “The Hindu” on 10th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science(IISc) found that peptides in Budgett frog skin can fight harmful enzymes produced by disease-causing… Continue reading Budgett Frog: Protein from this can block enzymes of disease-causing pathogens
Global Cooling Watch 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Watch 2023” published in “UNEP” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, the Global Cooling Watch 2023 Report titled “Keeping it Chill: How to meet cooling demands while cutting emissions” was released. What is the Global Cooling Watch Report? 1) The report was… Continue reading Global Cooling Watch 2023
Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approves the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29 crore, NDMF, for Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved the India’s first… Continue reading Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Early Warnings for All
Source– This post is based on the article “Early Warnings for All” published on the website of United Nations. Why in the News? This article discusses the aim and benefits of Early Warnings for All initiative. What is Early Warnings for All Initiative? 1) The “Early Warnings for All” initiative is a groundbreaking effort to… Continue reading Early Warnings for All
Santiago Network
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions” published in “DownToEarth” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The draft text on the Santiago Network has been adopted at COP28. What is Santiago network? 1) The Santiago Network was… Continue reading Santiago Network
