Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Watch 2023” published in “UNEP” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, the Global Cooling Watch 2023 Report titled “Keeping it Chill: How to meet cooling demands while cutting emissions” was released. What is the Global Cooling Watch Report? 1) The report was… Continue reading Global Cooling Watch 2023
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.
Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover” published in “The Hindu” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have released a study on the natural vegetation cover in the Cauvery basin. What are the… Continue reading Cauvery basin lost nearly 12,850 sq. km of green cover
Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Source– This post is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approves the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs. 561.29 crore, NDMF, for Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Shri Narendra Modi has approved the India’s first… Continue reading Urban Flood Mitigation Project
Early Warnings for All
Source– This post is based on the article “Early Warnings for All” published on the website of United Nations. Why in the News? This article discusses the aim and benefits of Early Warnings for All initiative. What is Early Warnings for All Initiative? 1) The “Early Warnings for All” initiative is a groundbreaking effort to… Continue reading Early Warnings for All
Santiago Network
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28 diary (December 6): Santiago Network draft adopted; scientists promote tech to curb methane emissions” published in “DownToEarth” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The draft text on the Santiago Network has been adopted at COP28. What is Santiago network? 1) The Santiago Network was… Continue reading Santiago Network
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles
Source: The post is based on the article “Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles” published in “TOI” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? To help protect Olive Ridley sea turtles during their nesting season, Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to stop testing missiles at Wheeler Island near Odisha’s… Continue reading Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Missile testing paused in Odisha to save sea turtles
Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius
Source: The post is based on the article “Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius” published in “Indian Express” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? Scientists have launched an ambitious Dodo De-extinction Project to bring the dodo back to life and also re-introduce it in its… Continue reading Dodo De-extinction Project: Why scientists are planning to bring back the bird to Mauritius
Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre allows use of sugarcane juice, B-molasses to make ethanol; caps sugar diversion at 17 lakh tonnes in 2023-24” published in “The Hindu” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? The government lifted the ban on using sugarcane juice for ethanol production, allowing both sugarcane juice… Continue reading Ethanol Blending: Government Greenlights Ethanol Production from Sugarcane Juice and B-Molasses
COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? At the ongoing COP28 climate summit, 63 countries have signed the Global Cooling Pledge to drastically cut cooling emissions. What is the… Continue reading Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming
