Source: The post is based on the article “Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?” published in Indian Express on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Deep Sea Mining?3 How is Deep Sea Mining regulated now?4 Why is there a pressure on ISA to… Continue reading Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
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.
WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Source: The post is based on the article “WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released Ozone and UV Bulletin after a gap of seven years. What are the key… Continue reading WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Source: The post is based on the article “This new tool can drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives; here’s how” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R) to aid in agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts. What is the Diversity for Restoration(D4R)… Continue reading Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines
Source: The post is based on the article “Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines” published in PIB on 2nd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Crop Residues?3 Adverse effects of crop residue burning: 4 What are the revised crop residue management guidelines the government has released? What is the News? The Government… Continue reading Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines
India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Source: The post is based on the article “India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the Flora and faunal database?3 Major faunal discoveries are:4 Major new plant… Continue reading India adds 664 animal species to its faunal database in 2022, 339 taxa to its flora
Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Source: The post is based on the article “Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. What are Sea Lions? Sea Lion… Continue reading Sick sea lions washing ashore in California due to algae bloom
Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 What is the News? World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch has released a research report on forest cover. What are the key findings of the report… Continue reading Explained | Global tropical primary forest cover continued decline in 2022: study
Power ministry establishes UTPRERAK, a Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies in Indian Industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Power ministry establishes UTPRERAK, a Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies in Indian Industry” published in PIB on 26th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has set up UTPRERAK, a Centre of Excellence, dedicated to accelerating adoption of clean… Continue reading Power ministry establishes UTPRERAK, a Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies in Indian Industry
Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed” published in Down To Earth on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a supercapacitor?3 How have scientists developed a biodegradable paper supercapacitor?4 What is Seaweed? What is the News? Scientists at Gujarat Energy… Continue reading Scientists from Gujarat institute develop biodegradable paper supercapacitor from seaweed
Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Melting of Arctic Ice in Summer3 What is the Blue Ocean Event?4 What are the consequences of Ice free Arctic… Continue reading Explained | Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by 2030s, say scientists
