Source- This post on the Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) has been created based on the article “UN COP29 Azerbaijan: Will the new Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF) help developing countries?” published in “Down to Earth” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Azerbaijan, the host of the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to… Continue reading Climate Finance Action Fund (CFAF)
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.
CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
Source- This post on the CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood has been created based on the article “CITES eases norms for agarwood export; move to benefit lakhs of farmers from the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? India has successfully avoided the inclusion of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)… Continue reading CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
Climate Finance Taxonomy
Source- This post on the Climate Finance Taxonomy has been created based on the article “What is a climate finance taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2024-25 included an announcement by the finance minister about developing a ‘climate finance taxonomy’… Continue reading Climate Finance Taxonomy
Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat
Source- This post on the Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat has been created based on the article “Grasslands in Kutch likely to host cheetahs from Africa” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? As per the environment ministry, Grasslands in Kutch may become home to cheetahs from Africa. Next… Continue reading Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Source- This post on the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Madhya Pradesh launches probe into alleged irregularities poaching in new tiger reserve” published in “The week” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? The Madhya Pradesh government has launched an inquiry into allegations of tiger poaching and irregularities… Continue reading Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Source- This post on the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “BR Hills-bound vehicles to pay token green tax” published in “Economic Times” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka Forest Department has recently started collecting a green tax from vehicles entering BR Hills through… Continue reading Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
High Seas Treaty and its significance
Source- This post on the High Seas Treaty and its significance has been created based on the article “India to ratify High Seas Treaty: What is the agreement — and its significance?” published in “Indian Express” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian government has announced that it will soon sign and… Continue reading High Seas Treaty and its significance
Pearl Spot Fish
Source- This post on the Pearl Spot Fish has been created based on the article “Kufos to launch genome editing mission to boost pearl spot production” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) is set to launch a genome editing mission… Continue reading Pearl Spot Fish
Rising Arctic Wildfires
Source- This post on the Rising Arctic Wildfires has been created based on the article “Why rising Arctic wildfires are a bad news for the world” published in “Indian Express” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? In recent years, the rise in Arctic wildfires has become a global concern. About Rising Arctic Wildfires… Continue reading Rising Arctic Wildfires
Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
Source-This post on Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) has been created based on the article “Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) begins today at Bharat Mandapam” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) is currently underway at… Continue reading Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS)
