Source-This post on Microbes producing more Methane than fossil fuel- Study is based on the article “Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: study” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? A recent study has shown that methane emissions from fossil fuels decreased from 1990 to the 2000s and have… Continue reading Microbes producing more methane than fossil fuel- Study
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.
Green taxonomy
Source-This post on Green taxonomy is based on the article “Towards a green growth: On the RBI and a green taxonomy” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the news? The latest RBI’s Monetary Policy Report gives primacy to the impact of climate shocks on the economy’s financial stability. This reflects RBI’s step… Continue reading Green taxonomy
Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Source-This post on Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer is based on the article “Warming of Indian Ocean to accelerate: IITM study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? As per the study, from 1950-2020, the Indian Ocean had become warmer by 1.2°C and climate models expect it to heat up… Continue reading Indian ocean is increasingly getting Warmer
Unclassed Forests in India
Source-This post on ‘Missing’ Unclassed forests in India is based on the article “Chunk of India’s forests ‘missing’ after 27-year-delay to file reports” published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in the News? In response to a Supreme Court order, the MoEFCC has uploaded State Expert Committee reports on its website in April. It… Continue reading Unclassed Forests in India
Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Source- This post on the Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India is based on the article “Study says solar radiation available for producing power falling in India” published in “The Hindu” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? A recent study conducted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune has warned… Continue reading Decreasing trend in solar radiation for electricity in India
Nilgiri Tahr census
Source-This post on Nilgiri Tahr census is based on the article “IUCN representative to be an observer in Nilgiri Tahr survey” published in “The Hindu” on 25th March 2024. Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will be joining the three-day synchronised Nilgiri Tahr census as a third-party observer. About… Continue reading Nilgiri Tahr census
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
Source-This post on Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is based on the article “Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa” published in “UNEP official website” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution opened… Continue reading Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
Source-This post on Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary is based on the article “SC stays construction of 4 dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary“ published in “The Week” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court stayed the construction of four proposed dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana. About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary Aspect Details… Continue reading Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
Alternate wetting and drying technique
Source- This post on Alternate wetting and drying technique has been created based on the article “Vietnam farmers are reducing methane emissions by changing the way they grow rice” published in “The first post” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? According to a Food and Agriculture Organisation report 2023, rice paddies contribute 8%… Continue reading Alternate wetting and drying technique
Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset
Source– This post on Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset is based on the article “Forests a national asset and major contributor to financial wealth: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, in a judgement the Supreme Court has asserted that forests in India are a… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Forests as a national asset
