Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet nod for climate pledges” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved India’s updated climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. However, the approved pledges were fewer than those the Prime Minister committed in Glasgow. What is a… Continue reading Cabinet nod for climate pledges
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.
Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions” published in Down To Earth on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has released the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index. What is the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index? Developed by: India… Continue reading Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback” published in Down To Earth on 29th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Loktak Lake?3 What is the issue?4 What is a Montreux Record? What is the News? Loktak Lake Authority of Manipur has… Continue reading Manipur govt orders floating homestays off Loktak; Locals demand rollback
CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022” published in Business Standard on 16th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Natural Resource Accounting(NRA)?3 Origin of NRA Concept4 What are the initiatives taken globally for NRA?5 What are India Specific Initiatives for… Continue reading CAG to release report on natural resource accounting in November 2022
American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to a study, two invasive species namely the American bullfrog and the brown tree snake cost the world economy an estimated $16 billion between 1986 and… Continue reading American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
Source: The post is based on the article “Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon” published in BBC on 27th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have been developing several new low-carbon technologies which could help cut CO2 emissions. What are the alternative technologies developed to reduce carbon emissions?… Continue reading Celebrating new ways of reducing CO2 – the art of cutting carbon
UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change” published in Down To Earth on 26th July 2022. What is the News? United Nations-backed agencies have released “The Guiding Principles for Children on the Move in the Context of Climate Change”. These are guidelines to… Continue reading UN lays down guidelines to protect children displaced by climate change
India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
Source: The post is based on the article “India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums” published in PIB on 28th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Climate Finance?3 What has been the state of climate finance support from developed to developing countries?4 How has India… Continue reading India has Taken Lead to raise the issue of Climate Finance at International Forums
Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run” published in The Hindu on 28th July 2022. What is the News? Odisha is one of the few states in the country which is nearer to completely implementing the provisions of the Forest… Continue reading Forest Rights Act: well begun, and now Odisha is ready for the home run
Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers
Source: The post is based on the article “Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Where was the Light-mantled Albatross spotted?3 Why was it spotted here?4 What is the Light-mantled Albatross? What is the News? Researchers have recorded… Continue reading Rare flight of Antarctic’s Light-mantled Albatross to T.N. coast intrigues researchers
