Source– This post is based on the article “IISER Bhopal researchers conduct first genome sequencing of jamun” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal have completed the first-ever genome sequencing of the jamun tree (Syzygium cumini). What… Continue reading First Genome sequencing of jamun
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.
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Source– This post is based on the article “Biological Diversity Act, 2002‘ published in “PIB” on 4th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change stated the conservation efforts and measures taken for Biodiversity Heritage Sites and plant genetic resources. What are Biodiversity Heritage sites?… Continue reading Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Green Industrialisation Initiative
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28: Africa set to scale up green growth through Green Industrialisation Initiative” published in “DownToEarth” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? African leaders launched the Green Industrialisation Initiative during the third day of COP28, aiming to accelerate green growth in African industries and attract finance… Continue reading Green Industrialisation Initiative
Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd December 2023 Why in the News? During the ongoing COP28 climate summit in Dubai, India has not signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency… Continue reading Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and Declaration on Climate and Health: India has not signed both
Green Credits Initiative
Source – This post is based on the article “What is the Green Credits scheme, which PM Modi mentioned at COP28” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi launched the Global Green Credit Initiative at COP 28 in Dubai. What is Global Green Credit (GGC) Initiative?… Continue reading Green Credits Initiative
ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
Source: The post is based on the article “ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd December 2023 Why in the News? At COP-28, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new USD 30 billion fund called ALTÉRRA for climate investments and transforming emerging markets and… Continue reading ALTÉRRA Fund: UAE announces $30-bn fund to boost climate investments
Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2023 Why in the News? At the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) being held in Dubai, countries have agreed to operationalise the Loss and Damage(L&D) Fund. What is a… Continue reading Loss and Damage Fund cleared on Day One of COP-28 summit
Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary
Source: The post is based on the article “Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary” published in “Deccan Herald” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has instructed the Karnataka Government to resolve issues which are causing delay in declaring the Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary as… Continue reading Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary: Delay in Eco-Sensitive Zone(ESZ) tag for the sanctuary
Rat-hole mining: A technique being used to help rescue Uttarakhand workers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is rat-hole mining, being done to rescue trapped Uttarkashi tunnel workers” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? Rescuers are planning to use ‘rat-hole’ mining to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand. What is Rat Hole… Continue reading Rat-hole mining: A technique being used to help rescue Uttarakhand workers
Adopt an axolotl campaign: In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic ‘water monster’
Source:The post is based on the article “In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic water monster” published in “Indian Express” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? Ecologists from Mexico have relaunched ‘Adopt an Axolotl’ campaign to help in the conservation efforts for axolotls, an endangered fishlike type of salamander. What is… Continue reading Adopt an axolotl campaign: In Mexico, ecologists going all out to save iconic ‘water monster’
