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
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 begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations” published in “Economic Times” on 30th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Reference Fuel?3 Who has indigenously produced Reference Fuel?4 What are the benefits of using Reference Fuel? Why in the News? India has… Continue reading India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study” published in“The Hindu” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? A Delhi-based think tank Council for Energy Environment and Water (CEEW) has published a study titled “Revealing Developed Countries’ Emission Trajectories”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Developed countries to overshoot carbon emissions goal, says study
Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The tiger population at the Amangarh Tiger Reserve has increased from 21 mature tigers and six cubs in 2021 to 28 mature tigers and four cubs now.… Continue reading Rising tiger no. pushing Amangarh leopards into human habitations
Brazzaville Declaration
Source: The post is based on the article “Brazzaville Declaration” published in “MEA” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A Summit of Three basins is going to be held at Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. What are these three basins? Three Basins Details Congo Basin 1) It is the second-largest tropical forest in the… Continue reading Brazzaville Declaration
World Energy Outlook 2023: Substantial cut likely in India’s CO2 emissions by 2050
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
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
