News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
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.
Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
News: Recently, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched the Integrity Matters Checklist to align corporate climate disclosures with UN net-zero standards. About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool It is a practical tool that helps organizations report on climate targets, transition plans, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction… Continue reading Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Rhesus Macaque
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), has recommended reinstating Rhesus macaque under Wildlife Act Schedule II to restore protection, enforcement, and scientific management. About Rhesus Macaque The Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is an ‘Old World’ monkey in the Macaca genus , native to South Asia. Distribution: It is native to… Continue reading Rhesus Macaque
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended approval for 12 key defence projects in Ladakh across Changthang Cold Desert Sanctuary and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established: 1987 Area: It… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
News: India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) for conserving tropical forests. About Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) The TFFF is a mechanism that incentivizes conserving and expanding tropical forests by making predictable annual payments for maintaining standing forests. Aim: The Facility aims to remunerate countries for keeping forests intact,… Continue reading Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
Siang Valley
News: Recent surveys in Simong village, found six butterfly species new to India. About Siang Valley Location: It is located in the Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. River: The Siang River (Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) flows into Arunachal Pradesh before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. Importance tribes: Tribe include Adi (Litin), Nyishi, Memba, Khamba, and… Continue reading Siang Valley
Indian Mouse Deer
News: Recently, Rare Indian mouse deer photographed at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. About Indian Mouse Deer The Indian Spotted Chevrotain, commonly called the Indian Mouse Deer, is a tiny, secretive ungulate belonging to the family Tragulidae. Scientific name: Moschiola indica It is the smallest deer species found in India. They are living representatives of one of… Continue reading Indian Mouse Deer
Mussels
News: Scientists have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to monitor microplastic levels. About Mussels Classification: Mussels are bivalve molluscs belonging to the marine family Mytilidae and the freshwater family Unionidae. Mussels typically live in beds on the ocean floor, attaching themselves to rocks or other mussels. Habitat: They are most common in cool… Continue reading Mussels
Pampadum Shola National Park
News: Pampadum Shola National Park is in the news for its successful forest restoration work. In recent years, the Forest Department has been removing non-native trees and wattle that had spread across the park and harmed its natural shola-grassland ecosystem. About Pampadum Shola National Park Location: The Pampadum Shola National Park located in Idukki, Kerala.… Continue reading Pampadum Shola National Park
Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
News: Recently, the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) issued recommendations on its functioning to ensure meaningful IPLC participation in CBD decision-making. About Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) It is the first permanent body of its kind under any multilateral environmental agreement, providing a… Continue reading Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
