Source: This post on FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report “ published in The Hindu on 17th October 2024. Why in news? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported recently… Continue reading FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers
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.
Greenwashing Guidelines
Source: This post on Greenwashing Guidelines has been created based on the article “Greenwashing guidelines: How govt is tackling companies making dubious climate-friendly claims about products” published in Indian Express on 16th October 2024. Why in news? The government has issued new guidelines to combat greenwashing, which refers to companies making dubious claims about their products or… Continue reading Greenwashing Guidelines
Status of Renewable energy in India
Source: This post on Status of Renewable energy in India has been created based on the article “India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 200 GW Milestone” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India has achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey, as the country’s total renewable energy capacity surpassed the… Continue reading Status of Renewable energy in India
Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
Source: The post on Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula is based on the article “As green patch spreads in Antarctica, here’s what is worrying scientists” published in “Indian Express” on 11th October 2024. Why in the News? Satellite data analysis reveals that plant cover on the Antarctic Peninsula has grown 14 times over the past 35… Continue reading Rapid Vegetation Increase in the Antarctic Peninsula
World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Source: The post on World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations is based on the article ” Wildlife numbers declined 73% since 1970, says WWF” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The latest report by the Worldwide Fund (WWF) for Nature highlights a severe decline in global wildlife populations. Findings… Continue reading World Wide Fund (WWF) report on global wildlife populations
Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Source: The post on Coastal Erosion in Brazil is based on the article “Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic Ocean advances published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? It has been observed due to climate change, the coastal erosion is taking place in Brazil. Reasons for Climate Change on Brazil’s Coastline 1.… Continue reading Coastal Erosion in Brazil
Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
Source: The post on Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity is based on the article “Indian elephants lost genetic vigour as they moved north to south, 5 distinct populations exist: Study” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Researchers from Bengaluru’s National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the… Continue reading Key Findings on Indian Elephant Migration and Genetic Diversity
Commission for Air Quality Management
Source – This post on Commission for Air Quality Management is based on the article “Like pollution, your directions are in the air: Supreme Court raps Commission for Air Quality Management over pollution in Delhi” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the CAQM’s measures to… Continue reading Commission for Air Quality Management
Infrasound
Source – This post on Infrasound is based on the article “Elephants Communicate With Infrasound at a Frequency So Low That Humans Can’t Hear It” published in Twisted Sifter on 27th September 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it was found that animals do communicate using infrasound. About Infrasound Aspects Description About 1. Infrasound refers… Continue reading Infrasound
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
Source – This post on ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign is based on the article “Ministry Achieves Target of Planting 80 Crore Saplings Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has successfully met the target of planting 80… Continue reading Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign
