News: The 4th edition of the virtual Ministerial on Climate Action was organised to advance discussions on implementation of the Paris Agreement. Facts: The virtual meeting was co-chaired by European Union, China and Canada. Key Discussions: India highlighted that developed country parties have not fulfilled their promise for extending financial and technological support to developing… Continue reading Union Environment Minister attends virtual Climate Action Ministerial
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.
Sustainable space heating solutions in the Himalayan region can reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
News: WWF India (World Wide Fund for Nature) and The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) have released a report titled “Sustainable Space Heating Solutions in the Himalayan Region”. Facts: This report is part of an ongoing initiative of WWF-India’s ‘Climate Solver’ programme. Climate Solver Programme: It is a climate innovations platform by WWF which first began… Continue reading Sustainable space heating solutions in the Himalayan region can reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
E-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
News: The Global E-waste Monitor 2020 has been released. Facts: The report is a collaborative product of the Global E-waste Statistics Partnership(GESP) formed by UN University(UNU), International Telecommunication Union(ITU) and International Solid Waste Association(ISWA) in close collaboration with the UN Environment Programme(UNEP). Key Takeaways: Global e-waste will increase by 38% in the decade between 2020… Continue reading E-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
Mission Vriksharopan-2020
Facts: Mission Vriksharopan 2020 has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh Government.Under this programme, more than 25 crore tree saplings will be planted across the state.
Kazakhstan’s smallest saiga population records mass calving
News: Saiga Antelope in Kazakhstan has experienced its largest mass calving in recent years. Facts: Saiga Antelope: It is a large migratory herbivore of Central Asia found in Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. IUCN Status: Critically endangered CITES: Appendix II Threats: Poaching and illegal trade, habitat fragmentation, disease, droughts and temperature extremes.
Assam govt decides to upgrade Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary to a national park
News: Assam government has decided to upgrade the Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary into a national park amid an ongoing row over allowing coal mining within its jurisdiction. Facts: Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary: The sanctuary is also known as the Jeypore Rainforest.It is located in the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Assam. Vegetation:It is a… Continue reading Assam govt decides to upgrade Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary to a national park
Explained: What is winter diesel?
News: India’s armed forces may soon be using winter diesel for operations in high altitude areas such as Ladakh where winter temperatures plummet to extremely low levels. Facts: Winter Diesel: It is a specialised fuel that was introduced by Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) for high altitude regions and low-temperature regions such as Ladakh where ordinary diesel… Continue reading Explained: What is winter diesel?
Koalas may become extinct in Australia’s New South Wales by 2050
News: According to Australian Parliamentary report, Koalas could become extinct by 2050 unless the government immediately intervenes to protect them and their habitat. Facts: Koalas: They are a tree-dwelling marsupial animal endemic to Australia. IUCN Red list: Vulnerable Threats: Habitat destruction, climate change & severe weather (Droughts, extreme temperatures). Additional Facts: Marsupial: They are those… Continue reading Koalas may become extinct in Australia’s New South Wales by 2050
COVID‑19 will have severe impact on most SDGs: Report
News: Sustainable Development Solutions Network(SDSN) has released the Sustainable Development Report,2020. Facts: The report was prepared by teams of independent experts at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Bertelsmann Stiftung. The annual report presents the SDG index to track the performance of United Nations(UN) member states on the 17 SDGs by measuring the… Continue reading COVID‑19 will have severe impact on most SDGs: Report
Uganda becomes first African country to submit REDD+ results
News: Uganda has become the first African country to submit results for REDD+ to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). Facts: REDD+: It is a mechanism which was first negotiated by the Parties to the UNFCCC in 2005.Most of the key REDD+ decisions were completed by 2013 with the final pieces of the… Continue reading Uganda becomes first African country to submit REDD+ results
