Source: The post is based on the article “NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the NISAR Satellite?3 What will the NISAR satellite do related to the Himalayas?4 How can satellites help against disasters? What is the News? The NISAR… Continue reading NISAR satellite to map Himalayas’ seismic zones
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.
An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle
Source: The post is based on the article “An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 What is the News? Geologists have discovered a new layer between the core and the mantle that is likely to be a thin but dense… Continue reading An ancient sunken ocean floor seems to lie above Earth’s core, under the mantle
Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research
Source: The post is based on the article “As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research” published in Indian Express on 15th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Flash Droughts?3 What causes Flash droughts?4 What did the study find about Flash droughts? What is the News? A study has found that Flash… Continue reading Flash Droughts: As world warms, droughts coming on faster: Research
President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
Source: The post is based on the article “How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Short-beaked echidnas?3 What is the unique method used by Short-beaked echidnas to bear the soaring heat?4 What are the mechanisms used by other animals to stay… Continue reading How short-beaked echidnas beat the heat
India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
Source: The post is based on the article “India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000” published in Livemint on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has released the figures of the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. What are the key findings from the 5th cycle… Continue reading India is home to 75% of global tigers; count rises above 3,000
Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant: Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste” published in the PIB on 9th April 2023. What is the News? In a recent Mann Ki Baat episode, the Prime Minister praised the Bowenpally Vegetable Market and Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant for its electricity generation from vegetable waste. About Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant The waste generated… Continue reading Bowenpally’s Biogas Plant: Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste
International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species” published in TOI on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the International Big Cats Alliance. What is the International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA)? IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of… Continue reading International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species
A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carnivore?3 About the Research on carnivore population in India4 Why is it important to focus on smaller carnivores?5… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
Source: The post is based on the article “Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that the wild elephant Arikompan roaming at Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal in the Idukki district… Continue reading Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
