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
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.
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
NHAI sets up centre to manage dust
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI sets up centre to manage dust” published in “TOI” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has set up a ‘Dust and Control Management Centre’. What is the Dust and Control Management Centre? Specifications Details Setup by National Highways… Continue reading NHAI sets up centre to manage dust
National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Source: The post is based on the article “National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers” published in “PIB” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has launched the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP) and Energy Efficient Fans Programme(EEFP). What is the National Efficient Cooking Programme(NECP)?… Continue reading National Efficient Cooking Programme launched, to promote affordable and energy-efficient induction cookers
Air Quality Index(AQI)
Source: This post “Air Quality Index” is based on the article”Delhi AQI ‘severe’ for second day; Mumbai’s air quality persists in ‘moderate’ category“published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd Novermber 2023. Why in the news? The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi persisted in the ‘severe’ category, registering at 466, according to the data… Continue reading Air Quality Index(AQI)
Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Gir cow breed?3 Why is Rashtriya Gokul Mission focusing more on Gir cow breed?4 What… Continue reading Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
Source: The post is based on the article “Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur” published in “ScienceDaily” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have discovered the oldest-known mega-predatory pliosaur called Lorrainosaurus in northeastern France. What is Lorrainosaurus? Lorrainosaurus is the oldest large-bodied pliosaur.The fossils of Lorrainosaurus were discovered in… Continue reading Lorrainosaurus: Ancient sea monster remains reveal oldest mega-predatory pliosaur
11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030” published in “WWF” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Eleven Asian and South American countries have signed a Global Declaration for Protection of River Dolphins. What is the Global Declaration for Protection of… Continue reading 11 Countries Sign Declaration for Global Protection of River Dolphins by 2030
