News: A new GRAIN report says free trade agreements are being used to impose strict IP rules on seeds, threatening farmers’ rights and biodiversity worldwide. About Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) It is an is an independent intergovernmental organization having legal personality that protects new plant varieties through breeders’ rights. Purpose:… Continue reading Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
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.
Zombie Deer Disease
News: Health officials in Florida have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” About Zombie Deer Disease It is a fatal neurological illness of cervids caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage the brain and nervous system. Other name: It is also known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Cause: It… Continue reading Zombie Deer Disease
Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
News: An international bird-watching programme was organised at Rakchham in the Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary by local administration and partners, with delegates from 15 countries. About Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh , situated between Sangla Valley and Chhitkul. It is a part of western Himalaya range. It lies in a… Continue reading Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary
Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
News: Recently, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali. About Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 Released by: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations Aim: To provide reliable data on forest area, condition, management, and use to guide global forest policy, sustainable… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025
State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
News: UNEP’s State of Finance for Forests 2025 sets a new 2023 finance baseline and urges a rapid scaling of funds to meet 2030 and 2050 targets. About State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025 It presents a global overview of 2023 public and private finance for forests, quantifies investment needs to 2030 and 2050,… Continue reading State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
Motion 042
News: Recently, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has adopted Motion 042, becoming the first multilateral organisation to directly recognise fossil fuel production as a threat to nature. About Motion 042 Adopted by: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on October 16 The motion was passed during the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Tabled by:… Continue reading Motion 042
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
News: The 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment warns 2024 losses keep the world far off halting deforestation and restoring ecosystems by 2030. About Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment is an annual, researched and peer-reviewed progress assessment on global forests, covering deforestation, degradation, restoration, biodiversity, finance, rights, and governance. Published by: Forest Declaration Assessment (coordinated… Continue reading Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
News: Recently, the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25 was released by Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025 The SAIEE 2021–25 is India’s latest national census for Asian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus). It provides a new population baseline due to a shift in methodology from earlier estimation techniques. Conducted by: Union Ministry of… Continue reading All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
Kenton R. Miller Award
News: Sonali Ghosh, the Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has become the first Indian to receive the Kenton R. Miller Award for innovation in national parks and protected area sustainability. About Kenton R. Miller Award Instituted by: World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), which operates under the International Union for Conservation of… Continue reading Kenton R. Miller Award
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
News: Recently, the Union Power Minister attended the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM), which was held in South Africa. G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting It is a major annual meeting under the G20 framework that brings together energy ministers and leaders from the world’s largest economies to accelerate the global transition toward clean, secure, and… Continue reading G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
