Source: The post is based on the article “PATA and India to jointly promote Travel for LiFE in Asia-Pacific region” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) will work with India to expand the Travel for LiFE initiative across the Asia Pacific region. The Ministry of Tourism… Continue reading PATA and India to jointly promote Travel for LiFE in Asia-Pacific region
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.
Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the study conducted on Dholes?3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is Dhole? What is the News? A recent study… Continue reading Prey base, habitat dictate Asiatic wild dog-tiger coexistence: study
Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? A study titled ‘Ongoing declines for the world’s amphibians in the face of emerging threats’ was published in the scientific journal… Continue reading Two out of five amphibians are facing extinction threat due to climate change: study
Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Glacial Lake outburst flood(GLOF)? 3 Where is South Lhonak Lake?4 Where is Chungthang… Continue reading Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
Source: The post is based on the article “Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing” published in “The Print” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has launched the Coral Reef Breakthrough in partnership with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs(GFCR) and… Continue reading Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from pollution, overfishing
In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
Source: The post is based on the article “In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked” published in “TOI” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Maharashtra’s forest department have conducted a study to understand the offshore movements and migration of Olive Ridley Turtles. What are Olive… Continue reading In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked
DRI saves 955 live baby Gangetic turtles in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in multicity Operation “Kachchhap”
Source: The post is based on the article “DRI saves 955 live baby Gangetic turtles in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in multicity Operation Kachchhap” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023. What is the News? The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has rescued 955 live baby Gangetic turtles as part of Operation “Kachchhap”.… Continue reading DRI saves 955 live baby Gangetic turtles in a crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in multicity Operation “Kachchhap”
Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months” published in “PIB” on 29th September 2023. What is the News? Assam is actively promoting Pipe Composting among its rural communities during the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. What is Pipe… Continue reading Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months
Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report” published in “The Week” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? The State of the Rhino Report, 2023 has been released by US-based International Rhino Foundation(IRF). The report comes ahead of World Rhino Day, an… Continue reading Greater one-horned rhinos thriving in India Nepal despite poaching threat Report
Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
Source: The post is based on the article “Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar, Kerala. What is Balsams? Source: The Hindu Balsams refer to plants belonging to the genus Impatiens.These… Continue reading Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar
