What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
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 Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Findings of the Global Methane Assessment Report:4 Source of Methane Emissions:5 What needs to be done?6 Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC)7 What are Short-lived Climate Pollutants?8 About Methane: What is the News? Climate and Clean Air Coalition(CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report… Continue reading “Global Methane Assessment” :The UN Report on human-caused methane emissions
ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
What is the News? Researchers at the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata have developed tools to differentiate the scales of Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Contents1 About the Research:2 Difference between Indian and Chinese Pangolin:3 Significance of this research:4 About Pangolin: About the Research: The researchers characterised the morphological features… Continue reading ZSI research helps in categorising “Indian and Chinese Pangolin” scales
A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
“Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
What is the News? The annual mass nesting of millions of Olive Ridley sea turtles near the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha is likely to be missed this year. Contents1 Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles:2 About Olive Ridley Turtles:3 Conservation status:4 Initiatives: Mass nesting of Olive Ridley Turtles: The Rushikulya river mouth is considered… Continue reading “Olive Ridley turtles” likely to skip mass nesting on Rushikulya river mouth this year
Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
“White-Bellied Heron” spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
What is the News? The white-bellied heron was spotted at Walong in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. This is the first time the white-bellied heron was sighted at a height of 1,200 meters above sea level in India. About White-Bellied Heron: Source: eBird The White-bellied Heron is a rare and elusive bird. It is… Continue reading “White-Bellied Heron” spotted in Arunachal Pradesh
RBI Joins “Network for Greening the Financial System”
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has joined the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a Member. About Network for Greening the Financial System(NGFS): Firstly, NGFS was launched at the Paris One Planet Summit in December 2017. Secondly, it is a group of Central banks and financial supervisors. The NGFS aims… Continue reading RBI Joins “Network for Greening the Financial System”
Saudi Arabia joins “Net Zero Producers Forum” on climate change
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Net Zero Producers Forum:4 Targets of Countries under Paris Climate Agreement:5 What is Net-Zero? What is the News? Saudi Arabia has announced that it will be joining Canada, the US, Qatar and Norway in the formation of the Net Zero Producers Forum. About Net Zero Producers Forum: The… Continue reading Saudi Arabia joins “Net Zero Producers Forum” on climate change
“Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
What is the News? The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations has released the Global Forest Goals Report 2021. Contents1 Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021:2 About Global Forest Goals Report 2021:3 The Six Global Forest Goals are:4 Note: Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021: Firstly, the… Continue reading “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
