Source: The post is based on the article “Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List” published in The Hindu on 10th December 2022 What is the News? Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Which are these three Himalayan plant species? Meizotropis pellita… Continue reading Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List
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.
Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Why have countries failed to meet their biodiversity goals?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why have countries failed to meet their biodiversity goals?” published in The Indian Express on 10th December 2022. What is the news? The Aichi Biodiversity Targets expired in 2020 and according to a UN assessment in 2020, no single country met all 20 Aichi Targets. What were… Continue reading Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Why have countries failed to meet their biodiversity goals?
Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice
Source: The post is based on the article “Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice” published in Down To Earth on 8th December 2022 What is the News? According to a study, the surface and bottom of the Arctic sea ice often do not melt and freeze simultaneously. About Arctic Sea Ice… Continue reading Changing Arctic: New insight on freeze-melt cycle of sea ice
Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15” published in Down To Earth on 9th December 2022 What is the News? Over 100 experts want the United Nations, World Economic Forum, European Commission and WWF to reject the ‘Nature Positive Fund’… Continue reading Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UNx before COP15
Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022: Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022. What is the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife… Continue reading Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022: Rajya Sabha clears Wildlife Bill, Minister promises to protect elephants
Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
Source: The post is based on the article “Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Power has launched a plan “Transmission System for Integration of over 500 Gw RE Capacity by… Continue reading Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently… Continue reading Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park
Source: The post is based on the article “Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park” published in TOI on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Around 200 bird species were documented during the Kanger Valley Bird Survey in the state’s first-ever systematic interstate bird survey. What is Kanger Valley National Park?… Continue reading Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park
State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Source: The post is based on the article “Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crisis: UN report” published in Down To Earth on 4th December 2022 What is the News? The second edition of the State of Finance for Nature report has been released. What is the State of… Continue reading State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award
Source: The post is based on the article “Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? The Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has selected an eight-member team from Chinnakkanal (Munnar forest division in Kerala) for its award this year for… Continue reading Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award
