News- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved an annual master plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA) to advance and expand sustainable urban river rejuvenation efforts. River Cities Alliance(RCA). About River Cities Alliance(RCA) Launched in: 2021 Objective: It is a platform designed to enhance institutional capacity, encourage inter-city collaboration, and facilitate the… Continue reading River Cities Alliance(RCA)
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.
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
News: The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025. About United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025 Host: It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France. Theme: “Accelerating… Continue reading United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
News- The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary holds the distinction of being India’s first and only wolf sanctuary dedicated to conserving the Indian grey wolf. Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary. About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary Location– It is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. It was declared a sanctuary in 1976. Significance– It is India’s first and only wolf… Continue reading Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
News: Indian civil societies have called for an immediate ban on chlorpyrifos in the upcoming 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COP). About Chlorpyrifos Pesticide It is an organophosphate pesticide widely used in India to control a variety of insect pests in agriculture. It is classified as ‘moderately… Continue reading Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
Musk Deer
News: Recently, a report “Plant Breeding Programmes in Indian Zoos: Assessment and Strategic Actions (2024)”, released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has revealed that no breeding programme has been started in Indian zoos for the conservation of musk deer, classified as ‘endangered’ by IUCN. About Musk Deer It is a solitary shy animal which… Continue reading Musk Deer
Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025
News: Union Environment Ministry notifies draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, taking a bold step towards sustainability. Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025. About Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025 The Rules will establish India’s first compliance-based domestic carbon market which aims to drive industrial adoption of low-carbon… Continue reading Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025
Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
News– The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves. Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves. About Buffer Zone A buffer zone is an area that surrounds or adjoins the core area of a Tiger Reserve or any Protected Area (PA). It acts as a protective shield… Continue reading Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
India’s First Seed Germination Database
News: India is developing its first-ever seed germination database to help farmers, scientists, and foresters select the right species for climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. India’s First Seed Germination Database. About India’s First Seed Germination Database It is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. Launched by:… Continue reading India’s First Seed Germination Database
Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
News- A recent study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics validated that Surat’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) led to a 20–30% reduction in pollution and brought down compliance costs by 11%. Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). About Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Launched in 2019 in Gujarat, the Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is… Continue reading Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
News- The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed an agreement with the central government recently, officially making India the headquarters and secretariat of the alliance. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) It is a coalition of 96 big cat range countries and non-range countries dedicated to conserving seven big cats… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
