Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. What is the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021? The Bill amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes contentious Biological Diversity Bill amid din
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.
Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions
Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions” published in PIB on 24th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the measures the government is taking to reduce methane emissions. What is the data on… Continue reading Measures to Reduce Methane Emissions
What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?” published in Indian Express on 24th July 2023. What is the News? Since April 2023, ocean temperatures have remained at record-high levels giving rise to Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) around the globe.… Continue reading What are marine heat waves, which have gripped parts of the world’s oceans this summer?
Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? An Invasive aquatic weed named “Ludwigia peruviana” is threatening elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu and reviving the risk of human-elephant conflicts in the region. What is Ludwigia… Continue reading Invasive weed threatens elephant habitats in Tamil Nadu
India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push
Source: The post is based on the article “India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push” published in Livemint on 20th July 2023. What is the News? India is considering expanding its solar STAR-C initiative to a number of Pacific Island countries. What is the STAR-C Initiative? The STAR-C Initiative is… Continue reading India may build solar infra in Pacific island nations amid Chinese push
India Climate Energy Dashboard(ICED)
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)
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 What is the News? Due to rise in global temperature, fires are spreading farther north and into the… 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
