Source– This post “Red Sanders: India removed from the Review of Significant Trade process” is based on the article “Shri Bhupender Yadav says based on compliance and reporting India has been removed from the Review of Significant Trade process for Red Sanders” published in “PIB” on 13 November 2023 Why in the News? In the… Continue reading Red Sanders: India removed from the CITES Review of Significant Trade process for Red Sanders
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.
Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines
Source: The post is based on the article “Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines” published in “PIB” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Coal is working on a plan to develop Pump Storage Projects(PSP) in de-coaled coal mines. What are Pump… Continue reading Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines
Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
Source: The post is based on the article “Production Gap Report :World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over” published in “The Hindu” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the Production Gap Report 2023. What is the Production Gap Report? Specifications Details Prepared by… Continue reading UNEP Production Gap Report: World will overshoot 2030 fossil fuel limit by twice over
Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Source: The post is based on the article “Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans” published in “Down To Earth” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Several discrepancies have been identified in the “Elephant Corridors of India, 2023” report published recently by the central government. What is… Continue reading Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) have developed a method for detecting all life forms in an… Continue reading Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023
New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector
Source: The post is based on the article “New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has developed a carbon… Continue reading New technology for converting CO2 to CO holds potential for carbon capture and energy saving in the steel sector
Mercury Contamination
Source: This post “Mercury Contamination” is based on the article “Tropical birds show signs of mercury contamination, due to artisanal gold mining operations: Study” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Artisanal Mining?3 Why is Mercury used in gold mining?4 What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Mercury Contamination
Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is White Hydrogen?3 What are the advantages of White Hydrogen over other types of Hydrogen?4 What is the potential and challenges with respect to White Hydrogen? Why… Continue reading Scientists Have Discovered ‘White Hydrogen’ Beneath France
