Source: The post is based on the article “World Energy Outlook 2023: Substantial cut likely in India’s CO2 emissions by 2050” published in “TOI” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook 2023. What is the World Energy Outlook 2023? Released by: International Energy Agency(IEA)… Continue reading World Energy Outlook 2023: Substantial cut likely in India’s CO2 emissions by 2050
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.
India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? A study by Climate Risk Horizons(CRH) has said that India’s plans to produce ‘green hydrogen’ could lead to increased pollution… Continue reading India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study
Anamalai Tiger Reserve panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project
Source: The post is based on the article “ATR panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? A committee visited the Anamalai Tiger Reserve to check the progress of the Forest Department’s first Tiger rewilding project. What is Tiger Rewilding? Rewilding involves the reintroduction… Continue reading Anamalai Tiger Reserve panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project
India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
Source: The post is based on the article “India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organizing a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of… Continue reading India hosting meeting of the United Nations Forum on Forests to deliberate on forest fires and forest certification
Lemru Elephant Corridor: Coal Ministry ensures utmost Environ care while Enhancing Coal Production
Source: The post is based on the article “Lemru Elephant Corridor: Coal Ministry ensures utmost Environ care while Enhancing Coal Production” published in “PIB” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Coal has excluded certain coal mines from development to protect forest areas including the Lemru Elephant Corridor. Where is Lemru… Continue reading Lemru Elephant Corridor: Coal Ministry ensures utmost Environ care while Enhancing Coal Production
Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?” published in “Indian Express” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? Dust suppressants are being used in Delhi to reduce pollution from dust. What are Dust suppressants? Dust suppressants… Continue reading Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI: what are they and do they work?
Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is Nano DAP? Nano-DAP… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) plant at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion
Source: The post is based on the article “Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released a report titled ‘The Impact of Disaster on Agriculture and Food Security’. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Losses from extreme events over 31 years were $3.8 trillion
Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas” published in “Deccan Herald” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Geologists have discovered coral reef fossils in the Burtse region, Eastern Ladakh. What is the significance of the discovery of coral reef fossils in Ladakh? Coral reefs… Continue reading Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas
Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
Source: The post is based on the article “Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about estivation. What is Estivation? Estivation is also known as aestivation. It is a biological phenomenon during which some animals enter a prolonged state of dormancy… Continue reading Estivation: The summer’s urge to nap
