What is the News? India and the United States have launched a programme titled “Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero”. What is Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero Program? It has been launched by United States-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) in partnership with Social Alpha, a non-profit organisation promoting S&T entrepreneurship.… Continue reading India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges
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.
Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. It seeks to ensure that the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 complies with the requirements of the Convention on International… Continue reading Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the purpose of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021?4 What are the key provisions of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021?5 What are the criticisms against the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021? What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill,… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the resolution about?3 Which is the current UN Agency to discuss climate change-related issues?4 Why has India and Russia opposed the resolution? What is the News? A Resolution to authorise the UN Security Council to deliberate on climate change-related issues was rejected after Russia vetoed it and India… Continue reading Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC
Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
What is the news? Earlier, the Supreme Court asked the Center to put underground power transmission cables in vast areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat for the protection of endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB). But recently Centre has sought modification of the Supreme Court’s order. Must read: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Water Impact Summit?3 What are the key highlights of the summit?4 Other key Facts Mentioned in the Article What is the News? The 6th Edition of the India Water Impact Summit has concluded. What is the India Water Impact Summit? Organized by: National Mission for Clean… Continue reading 6th India Water Impact Summit Concludes
Protecting wildlife: 2,054 cases registered in three years
What is the News? The government of India has provided data on the cases registered by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) against illegal trafficking of wild animals and the operations conducted by them. How many cases were registered against the killing or illegal trafficking of wild animals in India? Between 2018 and 2020, about 2,054… Continue reading Protecting wildlife: 2,054 cases registered in three years
Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the Earth Black Box?4 How will the Earth Black Box work? What is the News? A steel structure is known as “Earth’s Black Box” will soon record rising temperature trends as well as other information related to climate change from a remote Australian island. Read more: Glasgow… Continue reading Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
What is the news? Haiderpur Wetland of Western Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as 47th Ramsar site in the country and 10th in Uttar Pradesh. About Haiderpur Wetland Haiderpur Wetland is a human made wetland situated on the Muzaffarnagar-Bijnor border in Uttar Pradesh. It was formed in 1984 by the construction of Madhya Ganga Barrage… Continue reading Haiderpur Wetland added to Ramsar site; total tally goes up to 47
India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
What is the News? India has co-chaired the Steering Leadership meeting of the Global Methane Initiative(GMI). What is the Global Methane Initiative(GMI)? GMI is an international public-private initiative launched in 2004. Aim: To achieve a global reduction in anthropogenic methane emission through a partnership among developed and developing countries having economies in transition. Members: It… Continue reading India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
