Source: The post is based on the article “The holocene climate anomalies” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? Recently, a study has claimed that a particular day in July was the warmest in more than 100,000 years. However, it is scientifically impossible to make such a claim. Why is… Continue reading The holocene climate anomalies
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.
Nearly 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through Green Hydrogen: New & Renewable Energy Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Nearly 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through Green Hydrogen: New & Renewable Energy Minister” published in PIB on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy has informed Rajya Sabha about the Green Hydrogen. What… Continue reading Nearly 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through Green Hydrogen: New & Renewable Energy Minister
Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Source: The post is based on the article “Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau” published in The Hindu on 29th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew in the Sahyadri plateaus of… Continue reading Land-use changes putting rocky addresses of animals under stress in Sahyadri plateau
Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
Source: The post is based on the article “Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat” published in PIB on 28th July 2023. What is the News? A study by scientists of Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has found that three glacial lakes are likely to form around Parkachik… Continue reading Three new lakes may form in Parkachik Glacier in Ladakh due to glacial retreat
Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests” published in The Guardian on 25th July 2023. What is the News? According to a study, the Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025. What is Gulf Stream? The Gulf Stream is a strong ocean… Continue reading Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025, study suggests
Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai” published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched a Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC). It was launched on the sidelines… Continue reading Union Minister launches Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition in Chennai
LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was introduced to amend the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. What are the key provisions of the Forest Conservation… Continue reading LS passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill
Study on Global Warming
Source: The post is based on the article “Study on Global Warming” published in PIB on 26th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the studies and steps taken against Global Warming. What are the studies conducted on Global Warming? The Ministry of Earth Sciences… Continue reading Study on Global Warming
Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Source: The post is based on the article “Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience” published in Down To Earth on 25th July 2023. What is the News? In light of the global deterioration of natural resources and forests, silvopasture systems offer a relevant solution to deforestation trends. What is Silvopasture? Silvopasture is an ancient… Continue reading Harness silvopasture systems for local climate resilience
Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. What is the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din
