Source-This post on Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 is based on the article “Centre notifies rules allowing transfer of ‘captive’ elephants” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Centre has notified a set of rules called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Captive Elephant… Continue reading Captive Elephant Rules 2024
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.
Global warming Impact on climate in India
Source-This post on Global warming’s Impact on climate is based on the article “Spring season ‘disappearing’ in many States, Shows Study” published in “The Hindu” on 19th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a 50-year analysis of meteorological records suggests that various states in India is registering a withdrawal of spring. Findings of the… Continue reading Global warming Impact on climate in India
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Pobitora Wildlife Sanctury is based on the article “Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking relief from demarcating Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and removing encroachments. About Pobitora wildlife Sanctury… Continue reading Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Methane Tracker 2024
Source-This post on Global Methane Tracker 2024 is based on the article “Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain high despite progress, US tops list of emitters: IEA” published in “DownToEarth” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, methane emissions from fuel usage in… Continue reading Global Methane Tracker 2024
Fifth mass coral bleaching event
Source-This post on Fifth mass coral bleaching event has been created based on the article “Fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years hit Great Barrier Reef, marine park authority confirms” published in “The Guardian” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years.… Continue reading Fifth mass coral bleaching event
Golden langurs
Source-This post on golden langurs has been created based on the article “7,396 golden langurs in India, reveals survey” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The latest survey of the primate has revealed that there are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India. About Golden langurs Aspect Details Description… Continue reading Golden langurs
Blue Leaders Alliance
Source-This post on Blue Leaders Alliance has been created based on the article “Countries hope to bring BBNJ or High Seas treaty into force by 2025; only 2 have ratified it so far” published in “Down to Earth” on 8th March 2024. Why in the news? The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National… Continue reading Blue Leaders Alliance
Taeniogonalos deepaki
Source- The post on Taeniogonalos deepaki is based on the article “New species of parasitoid wasp discovered in the Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, a new species of parasitoid wasp was discovered in the Western Ghats by scientists at ATREE, Bengaluru. About Taeniogonalos deepaki 1. About: It was… Continue reading Taeniogonalos deepaki
Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Source- The post on Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests is based on the article “Villagers oppose declaring ‘orans’ as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th March 2024. What is the News? Villagers in western Rajasthan are worried about the State’s plan to classify orans… Continue reading Rajasthan to classify orans (sacred groves) as deemed forests
Begonia Narahari
Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari