Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrates 29th World Ozone Day” published in PIB on 17th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is World Ozone Day?3 What is an Ozone Layer?4 What is the Vienna Convention?5 What is the Montreal Protocol?6 What are India’s… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrates 29th World Ozone Day
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.
Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime” published in The Hindu on 7th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ecocide?3 Is ecocide covered under International Law?4 Why should ecocide be criminalized?5 Which countries have criminalized ecocide?6 What has been India’s stance… Continue reading Explained | The global push to make ecocide a crime
“TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? Technology Development Board (TDB) is supporting M/s Eco Recycling Limited with ₹6 crores for their innovative e-waste management project… Continue reading “TDB-DST supports M/s Eco Recycling Limited’s Innovative “Recycling on Wheels Smart ER” to address India’s E-waste Challenge
The northern plains of India is the most polluted region
Source: The post is based on the article “The northern plains of India is the most polluted region” published in The Hindu on 4th September 2023 What is the News? The Air Quality Life Index 2021 has been released. What is the Air Quality Life Index? Released by: Energy Policy Institute at the University of… Continue reading The northern plains of India is the most polluted region
Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects?” published in The Print on 1st September 2023 What is the News? An international research team has identified seven previously unknown species of leaf insects, also known as walking leaves. What are Walking Leaves? Source: SciTechDaily Walking leaves are… Continue reading Researchers finds seven new species of leaf insects
40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use
Source: The post is based on the article “40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use” published in New Indian Express 31st August 2023 What is the News? Elephant Corridors of India 2023 report has been released. The report has been prepared by Project Elephant with technical support from the Wildlife Institute of India.… Continue reading 40 per cent elephant corridors report increase in use
Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has proposed a solution to address the problems caused due to the route of the 1.65-km long railway track in eastern Assam. This railway… Continue reading Reroute rail track through gibbon sanctuary
WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Source: The post is based on the article “WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India has released a report titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’. What is Red Sand Boa? Source: TOI Red… Continue reading WCS-India report flags illegal trade of red sand boa
Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the study say about the Tropical Cyclones?3 What is Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)?4 What is the difference between PDO and… Continue reading Cyclone frequency may rise over Indian coast from the warming of Pacific: study
World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?3 What is the significance of Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?4 What is the status of… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
