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
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.
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
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 Net Zero Producers Forum has been formed for the oil and gas producing countries. The Forum aims to discuss the ways… 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. Findings of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021: Firstly, the report finds that the world is making progress in key areas such as increasing global forest area through afforestation and restoration. Secondly,… Continue reading “Global Forest Goals Report 2021” and “United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests”
“GloLitter Partnerships Project” – 30 countries join the initiative to tackle marine litter
What is the News? Around 30 Countries from across the oceans have joined the GloLitter Partnerships Project to tackle marine plastic litter. GloLitter Partnerships Project: GloLitter Partnerships Project was launched by the International Maritime Organization(IMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO). The Government of Norway provided initial funding for the project. Aim:… Continue reading “GloLitter Partnerships Project” – 30 countries join the initiative to tackle marine litter
WMO Releases “State of the Global Climate Report 2020”
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released its annual State of the Global Climate Report 2020. Key Findings of annual State of the Global Climate Report 2020: Temperature: 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record, despite a cooling La Niña. The other two warmest years were 2016 and 2019. Moreover,… Continue reading WMO Releases “State of the Global Climate Report 2020”
“Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years
What is the News? Blue Nature Alliance has been launched with a goal to restore 7 million square miles of ocean in five years. About Blue Nature Alliance: Blue Nature Alliance is a global partnership. It was founded and led by Conservation International, Pew Charitable Trusts, Global Environment Facility(GEF), Minderoo Foundation and Rob & Melani… Continue reading “Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years
The significance of “World Earth Day”
What is the News? World Earth Day is being celebrated on April 22, 2021. World Earth day 2021 theme: ‘Restore Our Earth’. The theme focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking to restore the world’s ecosystems. About World Earth Day World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April. It was… Continue reading The significance of “World Earth Day”
PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
The Prime Minister of India has addressed the Leaders Summit on Climate virtually. About Leaders Summit on Climate: Leaders Summit on Climate is a conference hosted by the United States(US) President on Earth Day. The summit coincides with the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Paris Agreement on climate change for signature. Further, the… Continue reading PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has released the National climate vulnerability assessment report. About National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report: The National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report identifies the most vulnerable states and districts in India, as per the current climate risk and key drivers of vulnerability. Indicators: Several key drivers of… Continue reading National Climate Vulnerability Assessment Report
