Source: The post is based on the article “PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town” published in The Hindu on 8th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is land subsidence?3 What is the risk of Land Subsidence?4 What are the effects of Land subsidence? What is the News? Joshimath has been declared a… Continue reading Land subsidence: PMO reviews situation in ‘sinking’ Joshimath town
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.
Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study” published in Down To Earth on 7th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study titled “Global glacier change in the 21st century: Every increase in temperature matters”, half of… Continue reading Half of glaciers will disappear by 2100 even if world sticks to 1.5°C goal: Study
40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts
Source: The post is based on the article “40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts” published in TOI on 8th January 2023 What is the News? According to estimates by Wetlands International(WI), nearly two of every five wetlands in India have lost their natural existence in the last 30 years. Note:… Continue reading 40% of wetlands in India lost in last 30 yrs: Experts
West Bengal gets its first M sand facility through CIL’s green mining initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “West Bengal gets its first M sand facility through CIL’s green mining initiative” published in The Hindu on 9th January 2023. What is the News? Coal India Limited (CIL) has started a facility in West Bengal to produce manufactured sand. With the West Bengal facility, the CIL’s… Continue reading West Bengal gets its first M sand facility through CIL’s green mining initiative
Sagol Kangjei: The ancient polo of Manipur, played on the celebrated Manipur Pony
Source: The post is based on the article “Sagol Kangjei: The ancient polo of Manipur, played on the celebrated Manipur Pony” published in Indian Express on 6th January 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister inaugurated a 122-foot-tall statue of a polo player astride a Manipur Pony in Imphal, a project that has been… Continue reading Sagol Kangjei: The ancient polo of Manipur, played on the celebrated Manipur Pony
Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve” published in The Hindu on 6th January 2023 What is the News? According to a study, the endangered Asian Elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat, the flat terrain in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. About… Continue reading Asian elephant has lost most of its optimal habitat in Nilgiri Reserve
Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175
Source: The post is based on the article “Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175” published in The Hindu on 5th January 2023 What is the News? A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala has identified 141 species of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of… Continue reading Silent Valley bird species’ number goes up to 175
Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022” published in Indian Express on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? Assam Chief Minister has announced that no Indian rhinos were poached in the state in 2022. What are Indian Rhinos? The Indian… Continue reading Indian Rhinos: For first time in many years, no rhinos poached in Assam in 2022
T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
Source: The post is based on the article “T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project. What is the Nilgiri Tahr conservation project? Launched by: Tamil Nadu Aim: To develop a better… Continue reading T.N. government sets up Nilgiri Tahr conservation project
Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
Source: The post is based on the article “Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SAIME Initiative?3 What is shrimp cultivation?4 About Sundarbans What is the News? In Sundarbans, a new shrimp farming initiative named “SAIME… Continue reading Sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans
