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
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.
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
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Source- The post on International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is based on the article “Ministry achieves 100 days target on the International Big Cat Alliance” published in the PIB on 21st August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved India’s membership in the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) by ratifying the Framework Agreement on… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
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
Study on transport sector emission
Source: This post on Study on transport sector emission has been created based on the article “With high targets, CO2 emissions from transport sector could be slashed up to 71% by 2050: Study”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? A World Resources Institute study recently found that road transport accounts for 90%… Continue reading Study on transport sector emission
Salt Pan Lands
Source: This post on Salt Pan Lands has been created based on the article “Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans: why do these lands matter?”, published in Indian Express on 12th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Centre approved transferring 256 acres of Mumbai’s salt pan land to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) for slum dwellers’ rental… Continue reading Salt Pan Lands
Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution
Source: This post on Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution has been created based on the article “Bio-decomposer to be sprayed over farms to prevent bad air” published in The Hindu on 11th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Delhi government is taking proactive measures to prevent air pollution by spraying a bio-decomposer solution over city… Continue reading Bio-Decomposer Spray to Prevent Air Pollution
