Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where will the vulture survey be conducted?3 About Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary4 About Vultures in India What is the News? The Kerala Forest… Continue reading Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to begin the first synchronized vulture survey
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.
Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas” published in The Hindu on 19th February 2023 What is the News? According to the Botanical Survey of India, Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India. What are Rhododendrons? Rhododendron means… Continue reading Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling, Sikkim Himalayas
‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says” published in Indian Express on 21st February 2023. What is the News? A study has been published in the journal Nature titled ‘Glacial lake outburst floods(GLOF) threaten millions globally’. What are… Continue reading ‘Millions’ in India, Pakistan at risk of flooding from glacial lakes: What a new study says
Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study has been published titled “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Underwater noise emissions by ships pose threat to Indian marine species, says study
Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve” published in New Indian Express on 17th February 2023 What is the News? National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has approved Odisha’s Proposal to declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve. About Debrigarh Tiger Reserve Debrigarh is located near the Hirakud… Continue reading Centre Approves Odisha’s Proposal to Declare Debrigarh a Tiger Reserve
Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of cuckoo bee named “Thyreus narendrani” in kole Wetland, Kerala. What is Thyreus narendrani? Thyreus narendrani is a new species of cuckoo… Continue reading Researchers discover new cuckoo bee in Kerala
Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? TRAFFIC and WWF-India has brought out a publication titled ‘India’s Pangolins Buried in Illegal Wildlife Trade’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Puducherry has launched the country’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework as part of a pact under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative. What is Marine Spatial… Continue reading Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lead Poisoning?3 What are the sources of Lead Poisoning?4 What is the impact of Lead Poisoning… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
Source: The post is based on the article “Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf” published in CNN on 16th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Thwaites Glacier?3 How is the Thwaites Glacier melting?4 About Glaciers Melting What is the News? New research suggests that… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier is ‘in trouble,’ scientists say after finding surprising formations under ice shelf
