Source: The post is based on the article “New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills” published in the Hindustan Times on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Recently, a new species of naked-toed gecko (Cyrtopodion Vindhya) has been discovered in Gujarat. About Cyrtopodion Vindhya The newly discovered naked-toed gecko has been named… Continue reading New species of gecko found in Gujarat named after Vindhya hills
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.
HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. What is the News? Gujarat High Court recently sought a report from the state government on the licenses and permissions it has granted for mining activities… Continue reading HC seeks report from Gujarat govt on mining leases granted within Wild Ass Sanctuary
Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Source: The post is based on the article “Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? Scientists have urged the Odisha government to come up with a robust protection mechanism for Horseshoe crabs before they become extinct due to destructive fishing practices. What… Continue reading Horseshoe crabs disappearing off Odisha’s coast; scientists worried
Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands” published in PIB on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for the… Continue reading Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
Source: The post is based on the article “Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Eurasian Otter?3 What is Neeru?4 What is the significance of spotting Eurasian Otters near Neeru river? What is the News? A team of scientists has… Continue reading Eurasian otter raises hope for J&K stream
39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 What is the News? IQ Air, a Swiss air quality technology company has released a report titled “World Air Quality Report, 2022”. What is the World Air Quality Report?… Continue reading 39 Of World’s 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India: Report
Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
Source: The post is based on the article “IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact” published in Indian Express on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Synthesis Report?3 About IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Cycle4 What will be the focus of the Synthesis Report by IPCC? What is the News? The… Continue reading Synthesis Report: IPCC meet in Switzerland: The significance, likely impact
Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha that… Continue reading Agrometeorological Advisory Services (AAS) being rendered for the benefit of farmers in the country under the ‘Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’(GKMS) scheme
‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Vermin?3 Origin of Vermin Category in India4 What changes does the Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill,2021 aim to bring? What is the News? The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Parliament to amend the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Bill proposes to remove Schedule V completely.… Continue reading ‘Vermin’ politics: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation needs to be based on science, not historical biases
ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable” published in Indian Express on 11th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Landslides?3 How vulnerable is India to Landslides?4 How was the Landslide Atlas of India prepared?5 What are the key… Continue reading ISRO releases the Landslide Atlas of India: Which states, regions are most vulnerable
