Source: The post is based on the article “Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy” published in “Down To Earth” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Microalgae have adopted a unique strategy to adapt to global warming. What is Microalgae? Microalgae are microscopic algae that are… Continue reading Microalgae are adapting to warming climate, declining nutrient levels in seas with novel strategy
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.
Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
Source: The post is based on the article “Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry” published in “PIB” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted in Western Ghats to understand the variations of rainfall patterns during the Little Ice Age. What is the… Continue reading Little Ice Age (LIA) was wet (moist) and was not uniformly cold and dry
Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
Source: The post is based on the article “Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Researchers in Australia are exploring the concept of “marine cloud brightening” as a potential solution to protect the Great Barrier Reef from heat-induced… Continue reading Could ‘marine cloud brightening’ reduce coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef?
Union Health Secretary delivers keynote address at National Conclave on “Augmented Zoonotic Diseases Surveillance at Human – Wildlife Interface” & National Conclave for Endorsement of “National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Secretary delivers keynote address at National Conclave on “Augmented Zoonotic Diseases Surveillance at Human – Wildlife Interface” & National Conclave for Endorsement of “National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming” published in “PIB” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? Union… Continue reading Union Health Secretary delivers keynote address at National Conclave on “Augmented Zoonotic Diseases Surveillance at Human – Wildlife Interface” & National Conclave for Endorsement of “National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming”
Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has notified two initiatives Green Credit Programme(GCP) and Ecomark scheme. What is the Green Credit Programme(GCP)? Green Credit Programme(GCP) is… Continue reading Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative
Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
Source: The post is based on the article “Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report” published in “Deccan Herald” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? The Second Global Amphibian Assessment report has been released. What is Global Amphibian Assessment? It is a comprehensive analysis of 8,011 species… Continue reading Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Baiga Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) became the second to get habitat rights in Chhattisgarh, after the Kamar PVTG. What are Particularly… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety” published in “Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has announced that the state will ban the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety from 2024. When did Punjab farmers begin… Continue reading Why Punjab wants to ban the cultivation of PUSA-44 paddy variety
Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
Source: The post is based on the article “Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees” published in“Indian Express” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to take on the vilayati kikar (Prosopis juliflora) populating its Aravali… Continue reading Vocal for local: NSG takes on invasive vilayati kikar, to regreen 5-km stretch of Manesar campus with local trees
India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? India and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the fields of Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen… Continue reading India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU in Electrical Interconnections, Green / Clean Hydrogen and Supply Chains
