Source: The post is based on the article “The strange case of the Indian skimmer” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022 What is the News? Recently, Indian skimmer was seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). What is an Indian Skimmer? Indian skimmer or Indian scissors-bill (Rynchops albicollis) is… Continue reading The strange case of the Indian skimmer
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.
At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule
Source: The post is based on the article “At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule” published in TOI on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The US President has announced new initiatives at COP27 to strengthen the U.S. Leadership in tackling Climate Change. What are the new initiatives announced by the US President at… Continue reading At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule
Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Source: The post is based on the article “Altitude decides simian attitude to diet” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? A study has found that different elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group feeds on flowers. About Himalayan Gray Langur Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data” published in Business Standard on 10th November 2022. What is the News? India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) which was launched at the 27th Conference of the Parties(COP27) in Egypt. What are Mangroves?… Continue reading Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
Study links PM 2.5 pollutants to anaemia prevalence
Source: The post is based on the article “Study links PM 2.5 pollutants to anaemia prevalence” published in Indian Express on 9th November 2022. What is the News? A study has been released titled ‘Reducing the burden of anaemia in Indian women of reproductive age with clean-air targets’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Study links PM 2.5 pollutants to anaemia prevalence
CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27
Source: The post is based on the article “CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27” published in Business Standard on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure(CDRI) has announced the launch of Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund(IRAF) at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) at… Continue reading CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27
Centre issues e-waste management rules
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre issues e-waste management rules” published in Livemint on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has published the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The rules shall come into force from the 1st day of April, 2023. What are the… Continue reading Centre issues e-waste management rules
What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?” published in Indian Express on 11th November 2022. What is the News? At the 27th Session of Conference of Parties(COP27), Mangrove Alliance for Climate(MAC) was launched with India as a partner. What is the Mangrove… Continue reading What is the Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which India joined at COP27?
2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO
Source: The post is based on the article “2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO” published in TOI on 7th November 2022. What is the News? The State of the Global Climate report 2022 has been released by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO). What are the key findings of the report?… Continue reading 2015-22 on track to be the eight warmest years on record: WMO
Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study” published in The Hindu on 10th November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022. About the Dynamic… Continue reading Level of groundwater extraction lowest in 18 years, finds study
