Source: The post is based on the article “Global warming: Why India is heating up slower than the world average” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? The annual mean temperature of the world is known to have increased by 1.1 degree Celsius from the average of the 1850-1900 period.… Continue reading Global warming: Why India is heating up slower than the world average
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.
Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP
Source: The post is based on the article “Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP” published in Down To Earth on 10th May 2023 What is the News? According to a new study by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), most countries in Asia and the Pacific… Continue reading Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP
Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Source: The post is based on the article “Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue” published in Down To Earth on 10th May 2023 What is the News? The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin, Germany. It was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates, which is hosting the 28th Conference… Continue reading Some key takeaways from the Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, which provides a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks, lakes and… Continue reading Explained | What did India’s first national water-body census find?
Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps” published in Down To Earth on 6th May 2023 What is the News? In the past decade, Debt-for-climate swaps have grown relatively popular among low- and middle-income countries. Multilateral development banks and multilateral organizations such as the… Continue reading Here is all you need to know about debt-for-climate swaps
India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard” published in The Hindu on 5th May 2023 What is the News? India will launch its own composite Heat Index next year to quantify the impact of heat on its population and generate impact-based… Continue reading India to launch its own heat index next year to quantify heat hazard
Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23: Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030’
Source: The post is based on the article “Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030” published in The Hindu on 4th May 2023 What is the News? Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR) has released a report titled “Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23”.… Continue reading Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23: Adapting to climate change to cost India ₹85.6 lakh crore by 2030’
A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat
Source: The post is based on the article “A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? After a six-year absence, the lesser flamingos have finally arrived at Pulicat Lake. What are Lesser Flamingos? The Lesser flamingo is the smallest of all… Continue reading A flamboyance of lesser flamingos have arrived at Chennai’s Pulicat
State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels
Source: The post is based on the article “The threat of rising sea levels” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released a report titled ‘State of the Global Climate 2022’. What does the report say about sea level rise? The world’s sea level… Continue reading State of the Global Climate 2022: The threat of rising sea levels
SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests
Source: The post is based on the article “SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has modified its 2022 order which directed that each protected forest such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries must have an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ)… Continue reading SC modifies order on ESZ around protected forests
