Source: The post is based on the article “India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED) ” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0. What is the India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in association with Vasudha Foundation Purpose: It is a one-stop… Continue reading India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)
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.
Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles
Source: The post is based on the article “Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles” published in PIB on 22nd July 2023 What is the News? NITI Aayog has organized the e-FAST India event on the sidelines of the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial. What is the Clean Energy Ministerial? Click Here… Continue reading Industry Leaders Forge Alliance for increasing Demand of Electric Freight Vehicles
‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future” published in Down To Earth on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Zombie Fires?3 Why are Zombie Fires occurring in the Arctic region?4… Continue reading ‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways” published in PIB on 20th July 2023. What is the News? Niti Aayog has launched the revamped version of India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047. What is India Energy Security Scenarios (IESS) 2047?… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases Analytical Tools for managing Climate Change and exploring Net Zero Pathways
SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Source: The post is based on the article “SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location” published in The Hindu on 21st July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Union government why the recent deaths of Cheetah’s was becoming a “prestige issue”. It also asked why the cheetahs were… Continue reading SC urges Centre to transfer cheetahs to another location
Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister” published in PIB on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Melting of Himalayan Glaciers:3 Why are the Himalayan Glaciers melting?4 What is the impact of melting of Himalayan Glaciers? What is the News? The Union Minister… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers retreating at varying rates, says Union Minister
Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Source: The post is based on the article “Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Satellite or radio collars?3 How cheetah’s might have died due to Satellite or radio collars?4 What are the… Continue reading Radio collars are killing the cheetahs in Kuno. Here is how — and why
Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2023 What is the News? According to the World Health Organization(WHO), Climate Change is helping in the spread of deadly viruses like Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). What is… Continue reading Climate change aiding spread of deadly virus in Europe: What is CCHF
China event raises concern over India’s only ape
Source: The post is based on the article “China event raises concern over India’s only ape” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2023 What is the News? Global Gibbon Network (GGN) held its first meeting in China to discuss conservation of Hoolock Gibbon. What is Hoolock Gibbon? Hoolock Gibbon is the only ape found… Continue reading China event raises concern over India’s only ape
Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
Source: The post is based on the article “Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2023 What is the News? According to Western Ghats Spatial Decision Support System(WGSDSS), Western Ghats, which is among 36 global biodiversity hotspots, has seen a loss of 5% evergreen forest cover.… Continue reading Western Ghats lost 5% evergreen forest cover, shows analysis
