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.

Humboldt Glacier

Source-This post on Humboldt Glacier is based on the article “How did Venezuela’s Humboldt glacier shrink to an ice field?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? The International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) has reported that Venezuela’s last glacier Humboldt or La Corona in the Andes has become too small to be… Continue reading Humboldt Glacier

Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years

Source-This post on Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years is based on the article “Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 16th May 2024. Why in the News? As per new research, last year’s northern hemisphere summer was the hottest on record and the warmest in nearly 2,000 years.… Continue reading Summer 2023 was hottest in 2,000 years

Soil nailing

Source-This post on soil nailing is based on the article “A ‘green’ solution to prevent landslips in the Nilgiris” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? The State Highways Department of Tamil Nadu is carrying out Soil Nailing exercise. This project called ‘slope stabilization using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method’… Continue reading Soil nailing

Semal trees

Source-This post on Semal trees is based on the article “Semal trees are being wiped out in Rajasthan due to Udaipur’s Holi” published in “The Hindu” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? Semal trees in Rajasthan are facing extinction because of Udaipur’s Holi festivities. Traditionally, the stripped stems or branches of semal trees serve… Continue reading Semal trees

Leopard Cat

Source-This post on Leopard Cat is based on the article “Leopard cat sighted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve for first time” published in “The Indian Express” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? A leopard cat was sighted in Maharashtra’s Pench Tiger Reserve for the first time. About Leopard Cat Aspects Description About Leopard Cat… Continue reading Leopard Cat

Sea Anemone

Source-This post on Sea Anemone is based on the article “Scientists flag mass sea anemone bleaching off Agatti island” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers at the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) who were studying sea anemones in the Lakshadweep archipelago have observed widespread bleaching of… Continue reading Sea Anemone

United Nations Forum on Forests

Source-This post on United Nations Forum on Forests is based on the article “Early warning systems and controlled burning for forest fire management in talks at UN Forum on Forests” published in “Down to Earth” on 13th May 2024. Why in the News? During the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19),… Continue reading United Nations Forum on Forests

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Source-This post on Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Assam to identify officials who permitted the construction of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Foot Rot Disease

Source– This post on Foot Rot Disease has been created based on the article “A new biocontrol agent to manage ‘foot rot’ disease in Basmati crop: Why this matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2024. Why in the news? Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum, to combat… Continue reading Foot Rot Disease

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