Source: This post on African Elephant has been created based on the article “Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study reveals drastic declines in African elephant populations, with data spanning surveys from 475 sites across 37 African… Continue reading African Elephant
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.
Bio-derived foam
Source: This post on Bio-derived foam has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop recyclable, eco-friendly bio-derived foam for FMCG packaging” published in Deccan Herald on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed an Bio-derived foam derived from biological sources. It is designed… Continue reading Bio-derived foam
Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform
Source: This post on Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog organised Symposium on ‘Green Transition in States’ NITI Aayog launches ASSET platform” published in PIB on 13th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the government launched the Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform platform. About… Continue reading Accelerating Sustainable State Energy Transition (ASSET) Platform
India’s Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Set to Rise in 2024
Source: This post on India’s Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Set to Rise in 2024 has been created based on the article “India’s fossil fuel CO2 emissions set to rise 4.6% in 2024, highest among major economies, shows report” published in Indian Express on 13th November 2024. Why in news? According to a Global Carbon Project… Continue reading India’s Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Set to Rise in 2024
Dicliptera polymorpha
Source: This post on Dicliptera polymorpha has been created based on the article “Scientists discover a new fire-resilient, dual-blooming species of Dicliptera in the Northern Western Ghats of India” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new plant species Dicliptera polymorpha was discovered in the grasslands of Talegaon-Dabhade in the… Continue reading Dicliptera polymorpha
Agrivoltaic farming
Source: This post on Agrivoltaic farming has been created based on the article “Agrivoltaic farming focuses on simultaneous use of land for agriculture & solar energy” published in DD News on 9th November 2024. Why in news? The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded today in New Delhi, featuring a visit to… Continue reading Agrivoltaic farming
Black-footed ferret
Source: This post on black-footed ferret has been created based on the article “Successful birthing by cloned black-footed ferret raises new hope for conservation of endangered species” published in Down to Earth on 9th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) researchers successfully witnessed the birth of two… Continue reading Black-footed ferret
Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
Source: This post on Vehicular Emissions as a Primary Pollutant in Delhi is based on the article “Vehicular emissions top contributor to air pollution: study” published in The Hindu on November 7, 2024. Why in news? A recent study identified vehicular emissions as the primary contributor to air pollution in Delhi, surpassing other sources like stubble burning… Continue reading Vehicular Emissions as Primary Pollutant in Delhi
World Solar Report
Source: The post World Solar Report is based on the article “ISA releases World Solar Report series” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, during the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), four key reports were released, focusing on the rapid advancements in solar energy and sustainable practices worldwide.… Continue reading World Solar Report
Markhor
Source: This post on Markhor has been created based on the article “Markhor: Preserve world’s largest goat in J&K” published in Greater Times on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The Markhor is currently fighting for survival in Jammu and Kashmir. About Markhor Aspects Description About 1. The Markhor is scientifically known as Capra falconeri.… Continue reading Markhor
