Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty has been created based on the article “India hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic Treaty” published in “The Indian Express” on 27 May 2024. Why in News? The 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting started on May 20, in Kochi, Kerala. About the Antarctic Treaty 1. It is… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty
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.
Ujani Dam
Source-This post on Ujani Dam has been created based on the article “6 Drown As Boat Capsizes In Dam Backwaters In Pune” published in “NDTV” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a boat capsized in the backwaters of Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Pune district, drowning six persons, including two children. About Ujani Dam… Continue reading Ujani Dam
Rangelands
Source-This post on Rangelands has been created based on the article “Rangelands are facing a ‘silent demise’, suffering losses as high as 50%” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? The Land Outlook report on rangelands and pastoralists reveals that up to 50 percent of the world’s rangelands are degraded, nearly… Continue reading Rangelands
Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Source-This post on Census of Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex has been created based on the article “Census exercise begins in Himachal’s cold desert Lahaul & Spiti district to estimate blue sheep, Himalayan ibex” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh’s high-altitude, cold desert district… Continue reading Bharals (Blue sheep) and Himalayan ibex Census
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Source-This post on Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) is based on the article “Explained: The history of Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to close 68 mines that are operating within a 1-kilometer… Continue reading Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) has been created based on the article “Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: what’s on the table?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? India is hosting the 46th session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also referred to as… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers
Source-This post on Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers has been created based on the article “Going glacier gone: How Venezuela lost its last glacier, why this matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? Venezuela has become the first country in modern history to loose all its glaciers.… Continue reading Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers
Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India
Source-This post on Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India has been created based on the article “Nearly 6 million trees disappeared from farmlands in three years, says satellite mapping study” published in “The Hindu” on 17 May 2024. Why in the news? According to analysis by University of Copenhagen researchers using satellite imagery, India… Continue reading Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India
Killer Whales or Orcas
Source-This post on Killer Whales has been created based on the article “What is behind orcas aka killer whales sinking boats?” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 May 2024. Why in the news? Two individuals were recently saved when a pod of orcas, also called killer whales, sank their 15-meter-long sailing boat in the… Continue reading Killer Whales or Orcas
Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024)
Source-This post on Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) is based on the article “Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence” published in “Down to Earth” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) was released by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). Finding… Continue reading Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024)
