Source: The post is based on the article “Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank
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.
Betting for exotic meat, gambling dens in Manipur descend further into illegality
Source: The post is based on the article “Betting for exotic meat, gambling dens in Manipur descend further into illegality” published in The Hindu on 30th November 2022. What is the News? Manipur Police has been conducting raids to catch raffle draw organizers allegedly offering prizes in the form of wild animal meat, including flying… Continue reading Betting for exotic meat, gambling dens in Manipur descend further into illegality
NITI Aayog proposes decarbonising of industrial emissions
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog proposes decarbonising of industrial emissions” published in The Hindu on 30th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage(CCUS)?3 Why is Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage(CCUS) important for India?4 What is the significance of CCUS Technology?5 What are the… Continue reading NITI Aayog proposes decarbonising of industrial emissions
CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking
Source: The post is based on the article “CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking” published in Down To Earth on 28th November 2022. What is the News? Jeypore Ground Gecko has been included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Note:… Continue reading CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking
Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI” published in The Hindu on 28th November 2022. What is the News? The Himalayan Yak has been accepted as a Food Animal by the scientific panel of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India(FSSAI). What is Himalayan Yak? Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Researchers at Smithsonian Institution, Washington have discovered five new species of black corals living as deep as 2,500 feet (760 metres) below the… Continue reading Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Source: The post is based on the article “Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time” published in PIB on 26th November. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of… Continue reading Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group?3 What is the declaration issued by this… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle
Source: The post is based on the article “India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle” published in PIB on 25th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leith’s Softshell Turtle? 3 What are the other decisions taken at the COP to CITES?3.1 Jeypore Hill Gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis)3.2 Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) What… Continue reading India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle
Think local climate action, think Meenangadi
Source: The post is based on the article “Think local climate action, think Meenangadi” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are some of the initiatives taken by Panchayati Raj Institutions to tackle climate change?2.1 Meenangadi Gram Panchayat in Kerala’s Wayanad district2.2 Palli gram panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir2.3… Continue reading Think local climate action, think Meenangadi
