Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | A new global biodiversity framework” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF)?3 What are the key targets under GBF?4 What is the significance of this framework on biodiversity?5 What is the major… Continue reading Explained | A new global biodiversity framework
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.
Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Tal Chhapar sanctuary gets protection from plan to reduce its size
Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 18th December 2022 What is the News? The Tandur red gram of Telangana has got geographical indication (GI) tag. With this, the total number of GI registrations in the country has reached 432. What is… Continue reading Telangana’s Tandur red gram gets GI tag
Bullock Heart Tree: ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves
Source: The post is based on the article “ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves” published in Down To Earth on 20th December 2022 What is the News? A Research intern at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has won the prize for developing a cost-effective bio-insecticide from the… Continue reading Bullock Heart Tree: ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada
Source: The post is based on the article “Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 What is the News? At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference or COP15, countries adopted a major biodiversity pact called Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework: Historic biodiversity deal gets the nod at COP15 summit in Canada
Explained | What are carbon markets and how do they operate?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What are carbon markets and how do they operate?” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Carbon Market?3 What is the size of the carbon market?4 What does the Paris Agreement say about the carbon market?5… Continue reading Explained | What are carbon markets and how do they operate?
India pushes for new biodiversity fund
Source: The post is based on the article “India pushes for new biodiversity fund” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? At the U.N biodiversity conference in Canada, India called for the setting up of a New Biodiversity Fund to help developing countries successfully implement a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework(GBF).… Continue reading India pushes for new biodiversity fund
Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN” published in Business Standard on 16th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the three species that are under threat according to IUCN?2.1 Dancing Frog (Micrixalus candidus)3 Andaman Smoothhound (Mustelus andamanensis) 4 Yellow Himalayan Fritillary plant… Continue reading Himalayan Fritillary among 29 new threatened species in India: IUCN
GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GLAAS Report?3 What are the key findings of the GLAAS Report?4 What are the recommendations… Continue reading GLAAS Report: Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report
Source: The post is based on the article “Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia”. What are the… Continue reading Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: WB report
