Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister” published in PIB on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Melting of Himalayan Glaciers:3 Why are the Himalayan Glaciers melting?4 What is the impact of melting of Himalayan Glaciers? What is the News? The Union Minister… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
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.
Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Source: The post is based on the article “Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Satellite or radio collars?3 How cheetah’s might have died due to Satellite or radio collars?4 What are the… Continue reading Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2023 What is the News? According to the World Health Organization(WHO), Climate Change is helping in the spread of deadly viruses like Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). What is… Continue reading Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF
China event raises concern over India’s only ape
Source: The post is based on the article “China event raises concern over India’s only ape” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Global Gibbon Network (GGN) held its first meeting in China to discuss conservation of Hoolock Gibbon. What is Hoolock Gibbon? Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found… Continue reading China event raises concern over India’s only ape
Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme” published in PIB on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has organized a… Continue reading Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme
Sediments decode climate and environmental changes on Kaas Plateau around 8664 years BP
Source: The post is based on the article “Sediments decode climate and environmental changes on Kaas Plateau around 8664 years BP” published in PIB on 13th July 2023 What is the News? A study of the sediments from a seasonal lake in the Kaas Plateau has indicated a major shift in the Indian Summer Monsoons… Continue reading Sediments decode climate and environmental changes on Kaas Plateau around 8664 years BP
Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study” published in Down to Earth on 12th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does green color in oceans indicate?3 Why are Tropical oceans turning green in colour?4 What is the impact of Climate Change on… Continue reading Tropical waters have turned green in colour, courtesy climate change: Study
Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts” published in Down To Earth on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The northern Bay of Bengal has been experiencing an intense marine heatwave. This has led to… Continue reading Warming Bay: An ongoing heatwave in India’s eastern sea is causing extreme rain in its northwest, say experts
Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Source: The post is based on the article “Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO” published in Down To Earth on 5th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Microplastics and Nanoplastics?3 How do microplastics and nanoplastics enter the human body?4 How do microplastics and nanoplastics impact human and animal gut?… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
