Source: The post is based on the article “ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the new Forest (Conservation) Rules,2022?3 Why has the NCST chairman called new Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 violative of… Continue reading ST Commission holds its ground on impact of new rules on Forest Rights Act
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.
Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat
Source: The post is based on the article “Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022 What is the News? Fishermen of Pulicat and Ennore in Kerala are worried about the spread of an invasive mussel species named Mytella strigata or Charru mussels.… Continue reading Fishermen raise concern over invasive species of mussel in Ennore and Pulicat
Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol
Source: The post is based on the article “Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol” published in TOI on 30th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ethylene Glycol?3 Why is Ethylene Glycol used in cough syrups?4 How toxic is ethylene… Continue reading Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol
Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape
Source: The post is based on the article “Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape” published in The Hindu on 31st December 2022. What is the News? A study conducted by scientists of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru has discovered secrets through which butterflies warn, fool, and escape their predators using their wing colour patterns and… Continue reading Mimetic community and mimicry in butterflies: Study shows butterflies bedazzle predators and escape
New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end
Source: The post is based on the article “New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end” published in Indian Express on 29th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What has been the progress towards keeping the temperature within 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial times?3 What has been… Continue reading New In The New Year: 1.5 degree warmer world looms, but it’s not the end
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for Freezing Coral?3 About the new method of cryomesh4 What is the Cryomesh technology? What is the News? Scientists working on Australia’s… Continue reading Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
Source: The post is based on the article “CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged” published in The Hindu on 26th December 2022. What is the News? According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from… Continue reading CPCB report shows fewer polluted river stretches, but worst ones remain unchanged
Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Source: The post is based on the article “Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes” published in Down To Earth on 23rd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Earthquake?3 About Earthquake Risk in India4 What is the other news covered in the article? What is the News? The Union minister for… Continue reading Around 60% of India prone to earthquakes
Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 22nd December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Purse Seine Fishing?3 Which states have prohibited Purse-seine fishing?4 Why does the Centre want the ban on purse-seine fishing… Continue reading Ban by coastal States on purse seine fishing not justified, Centre tells SC
