Source: The post on Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity is based on the article “Indian elephants lost genetic vigour as they moved north to south, 5 distinct populations exist: Study” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Researchers from Bengaluru’s National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the… Continue reading Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
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.
Commission for Air Quality Management
Source – This post on Commission for Air Quality Management is based on the article “Like pollution, your directions are in the air: Supreme Court raps Commission for Air Quality Management over pollution in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the CAQM’s measures to… Continue reading Commission for Air Quality Management
Infrasound
Source – This post on Infrasound is based on the article “Elephants Communicate With Infrasound at a Frequency So Low That Humans Can’t Hear It” published in Twisted Sifter on 27th September 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it was found that animals do communicate using infrasound. About Infrasound Aspects Description About 1. Infrasound refers… Continue reading Infrasound
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
Source – This post on ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign is based on the article “Ministry Achieves Target of Planting 80 Crore Saplings Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has successfully met the target of planting 80… Continue reading Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
Status of Rhino around the world
Source- This post on Status of Rhino around the world is based on the article “Number of rhinos slightly increases, but so does threat of poaching” published in The Hindu on 24th September 2024. Why in News? According to a report by the International Rhino Foundation, the worldwide rhino population has experienced a slight rise. Status of Rhino… Continue reading Status of Rhino around the world
Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
Source- This post on Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 is based on the article “Only 16% land reclaimed under legacy waste management project of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0” published in The Hindu on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, it has been observed that the progress of legacy waste management project of… Continue reading Status of Legacy Waste Management Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Source- This post on Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 is based on the article “‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2024’” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 has been initiated. It will run from 17th September 2024 to 2nd October 2024. About Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2024 1.… Continue reading Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2024
Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Source- This post on Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus) is based on the article “Assam cascade frog test for Himachal stream water flow impact” published in The Hindu on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have gained insights into how water flow influences the presence and abundance of Cascade frog species. About… Continue reading Cascade Frog (Amolops formosus)
Commons and Community Governance
Source- This post on Commons and Community Governance is based on the article “What are the Commons and why is community leadership needed to govern them?” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, New Delhi hosted a pioneering dialogue on governance of Commons, which was attended by 500+ grassroots representatives.… Continue reading Commons and Community Governance
Typhoon Yagi
Source- This post on Typhoon Yagi is based on the article “Behind Typhoon Yagi becoming the most powerful storm in Asia this year” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Typhoon Yagi, has emerged as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia this year and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi
