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
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.
What is the New Collective Quantified Goal?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the New Collective Quantified Goal?” published in The Hindu on 22ndJune 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is New Collective Quantified Goal(NCQG)?3 What is the need for a new Finance Goal?4 What do Developed Countries say about NCQG?5 What is the way forward suggested… Continue reading What is the New Collective Quantified Goal?
Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?” published in Down To Earth on 21st June 2023 What is the News? The discovery of an Alligator Gar fish (Atractosteus spatula), an invasive species in Kashmir’s Dal Lake has raised concerns about its impact on… Continue reading Carnivorous alligator gar, the latest threat for Srinagar’s idyllic Dal Lake?
Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives” published in Livemint on 21st June 2023 What is the News? According to a report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at unprecedented rates and could lose up to 75… Continue reading Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives
Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement
Source: The post is based on the article “Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement” published in Indian Express on 21st June 2023 What is the News? The Bonn Climate Change Conference was held recently to prepare decisions for adoption at the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates later this year. It… Continue reading Bonn climate meet takeaways: Old conflicts, some forward movement
Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
Source: The post is based on the article “Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe” published in the Indian Express on 21st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is heat exhaustion?3 What are heat strokes and how do they cause death?4 What is the impact of humidity and night-time temperatures on heat… Continue reading Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas
Source: The post is based on the article “UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? The United Nations has adopted the first-ever treaty to protect marine life on the high seas. The treaty will be opened for signatures… Continue reading UN adopts first-ever agreement to protect marine life in the high seas
India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
Source: The post is based on the article “India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects” published in Business Standard on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LEED Certification?3 What is LEED Zero?4 What did the U S Green Building Council (USGBC) say about India’s progress in LEED… Continue reading India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
Source: The post is based on the article “The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal” published in Down To Earth on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Epiphytic orchids found in the Dooars and Darjeeling hills are dying out because of deforestation in their natural habitat. What are Orchids? Orchids are plants that belong… Continue reading The disappearing wild orchids of North Bengal
National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
Source: The post is based on the article “National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches” published in PIB on 18th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has released the “National Working Plan Code-2023” for the scientific management of forests and… Continue reading National Working Plan Code-2023 released for scientific management of forests and evolving new approaches
