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
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.
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. What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has found that Microplastics and nanoplastics considerably impact human and animal gut microbiomes as well as the environment. What… Continue reading Microplastics can alter gut microbiome, cause intestinal inflammation: FAO
Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing” published in The Hindu Business Line on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued scheme guidelines for implementation of Strategic interventions for green hydrogen transition(SIGHT) programme. What… Continue reading Govt unveils guidelines for green hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing
3-Day International Conference on Green Hydrogen begins in New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “3-Day International Conference on Green Hydrogen begins in New Delhi” published in PIB on 6th July 2023 What is the News? The three-day International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) is being organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. What is the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023)? Organized… Continue reading 3-Day International Conference on Green Hydrogen begins in New Delhi
Non-compliance of orders of the green court by governments is a serious issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Non-compliance of orders of the green court by governments is a serious issue” published in The Hindu on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The chairperson of National Green Tribunal has given an interview on the performance of NGT. What is the National Green Tribunal? Click… Continue reading Non-compliance of orders of the green court by governments is a serious issue
What are the provisions of the High Seas Treaty?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are the provisions of the High Seas Treaty?” published in The Hindu on 7th July 2023 What is the News? The United Nations has adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be… Continue reading What are the provisions of the High Seas Treaty?
Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection
Source: The post is based on the article “Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 What is the News? A Sessions Court in Rajasthan has ordered the payment of half of the fine amount imposed on a convict in a chinkara killing… Continue reading Pay half of fine to informer: court’s bid to spur animal protection
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?” published in Indian Express on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The International Seabed Authority is preparing to resume negotiations on the opening up of international seabed for deep sea mining. What… Continue reading Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Source: The post is based on the article “WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released Ozone and UV Bulletin after a gap of seven years. What are the key… Continue reading WMO revives ozone-UV bulletin after 7 years, shows steady recovery of ozone layer
Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
Source: The post is based on the article “This new tool can drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives; here’s how” published in Down To Earth on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Researchers have developed a tool called Diversity for Restoration (D4R) to aid in agroforestry and ecosystem restoration efforts. What is the Diversity for Restoration(D4R)… Continue reading Diversity for Restoration(D4R) Tool to drive India’s eco-restoration initiatives
