Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
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.
Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has announced that the state will ban the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety from 2024. When did Punjab farmers begin… Continue reading Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Source: The post is based on the article “Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees” published in“Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to take on the vilayati kikar (Prosopis juliflora) populating its Aravali… Continue reading Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between India and Saudi Arabia?3 What is the Middle East and… Continue reading India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains
PATA and India to jointly promote Travel for LiFE in Asia-Pacific region
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
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
