Source: The post is based on the article “State of birds: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing” published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 What is the News? The State of India’s Birds, 2023 has been released. What is the State of India’s Birds Report, 2023? State of India’s Birds Report… Continue reading State of birds report 2023: Most species show dip, Indian Peafowl among those flourishing
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.
How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
Source: The post is based on the article “How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance” published in Down To Earth on 26th August 2023 What is the News? Two new studies have used honey bees as biomonitoring tools to track contamination in urban environments. How can bees… Continue reading How bees can monitor pollution for us — everything from toxic metals to antimicrobial resistance
How a fire prevention zone saved a community from wildfire
Source: The post is based on the article “How a fire prevention zone saved a community from wildfire” published in Indian Express on 26th August 2023 What is the News? A well-constructed fire prevention zone created by a local Indigenous logging company played an important role in protecting a community from a wildfire in Canada.… Continue reading How a fire prevention zone saved a community from wildfire
7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. This is India’s 54th tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore,… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. What is the News? At the India Clean Air Summit (ICAS), National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), informed that it has launched a… Continue reading NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
Source: The post is based on the article “Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible” published in Down To Earth on 22nd August 2023. What is the News? A study has found that a specific bacteria named Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C could help reduce methane emissions from… Continue reading Now, a bacteria that can eat methane. Can it reduce global warming? Researchers say it’s possible
G20 countries gave record $1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels in 2022: report
Source: The post is based on the article “G20 countries gave record $1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels in 2022: report” published in Indian Express on 23rd August 2023. What is the News? International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and partners has released a study titled “Fanning the Flames: G20 Provides Record Financial Support for… Continue reading G20 countries gave record $1.4 trillion to support fossil fuels in 2022: report
Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve” published in TOI on 22nd August 2023, What is the News? The Maharashtra state wildlife department has proposed creating the Navegaon Elephant Reserve in an area in Gondia and Gadchiroli districts. This move aims to conserve wild elephants in… Continue reading Gondia, Gadchiroli to host Maha’s 1st elephant reserve
