Source: This post on Global Soil Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the Global Soil Conference 2024” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Global Soil Conference 2024 was organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi. About… Continue reading Global Soil Conference 2024
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.
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
Source: This post on Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “56th Tiger Reserve of the country notified in Chhattisgarh” published in PIB on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve has been notified as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country. About Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla… Continue reading Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
GRAP Stage IV
Source: This post on GRAP Stage IV has been created based on the article “Why GRAP stage IV has been announced now, what is allowed under it” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government about the “delay” in implementing stage IV of the Graded… Continue reading GRAP Stage IV
Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
Source: This post on Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands has been created based on the article “Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age” published in Times of India on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a massive… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
African Elephant
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
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
