Source : This post has been created based on the article “World’s biggest iceberg battered by waves as it heads north” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the news? The World’s Largest Iceberg , named A23a, was seen in Antarctica on January 14. What is an Iceberg? An iceberg is large… Continue reading World’s Largest Iceberg in 2024
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.
Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
Source-This post is based on the article “Assam revives traditional bull fights nine years after SC ban” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight
The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
Source: This post is based on the article ‘’ Scientists map largest deep sea coral reef found till date in Atlantic off US” published in ‘’The Indian express” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? Researchers in the USA have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean. About the discovery of The… Continue reading The largest deep sea coral reef found in Atlantic Off US
Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
Source-This post is based on the article “Odisha: Sambar, bison to be introduced in Chandaka wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Odisha state government is planning to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) to the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. About Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary Aspect Details Location 1.… Continue reading Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
Bamboo Composites Brief
Source-This post is based on the article “Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” transfers on the Day-2 of IISF 2023” published in “PIB” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the India International Science Festival (IISF 2023) in Faridabad, technology related to ‘Bamboo Composites Brief‘ was transferred to a prominent materials manufacturing company.… Continue reading Bamboo Composites Brief
Punganur cows
Source-This post is based on the article “Meet the Punganur, dwarf cows that PM Modi fed on Makar Sankranti” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister was observed personally providing fodder to several Punganur cows at his residence in New Delhi. About Punganur Cow Aspect… Continue reading Punganur cows
Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
Source: This post is based on the article “Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought: study” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in News? According to recent research based on satellite imagery climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20% more ice than previously imagined. How was the study… Continue reading Greenland has lost more ice than previously thought
Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
Source: The post is based on the article “Maharasta Pench Tiger Reserve becomes India’s First dark sky park” published in “Live Mint” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first international Dark Sky Park. Why Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) marked as Dark… Continue reading Pench Tiger Reserve Marked as India’s first International Dark Sky Park
