Source: The post is based on the article “Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Committee to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 20302.1 Key Features of the Plan3 About… Continue reading Plan to install 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 to cost ₹2.44 trillion
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.
Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Source: The post is based on the article “Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022 What is the News? An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently… Continue reading Koundinya sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh awaits ‘Jumbo romance‘ as an all-female herd from T.N. enters Chittoor
Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park
Source: The post is based on the article “Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park” published in TOI on 7th December 2022 What is the News? Around 200 bird species were documented during the Kanger Valley Bird Survey in the state’s first-ever systematic interstate bird survey. What is Kanger Valley National Park?… Continue reading Bird survey: Around 200 bird species in Kanger valley park
State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Source: The post is based on the article “Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crisis: UN report” published in Down To Earth on 4th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News? 2 What is the State of Finance for Nature report?3 What are Nature-based solutions(NbS)?4 What are the key findings… Continue reading State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award
Source: The post is based on the article “Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? The Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has selected an eight-member team from Chinnakkanal (Munnar forest division in Kerala) for its award this year for… Continue reading Man-animal conflict mitigation team selected for the Wildlife Trust of India award
Supreme Court floats idea of ‘Project GIB’: What is this endangered bird
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court floats idea of ‘Project GIB’: What is this endangered bird” published in Indian Express on 1st December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Great Indian Bustard?3 Why is the Great Indian Bustard endangered?4 About Supreme Court on Great Indian Bustard(GIB) conservation What… Continue reading Supreme Court floats idea of ‘Project GIB’: What is this endangered bird
Over 160-200 million Indians could be exposed to lethal heat waves annually: World Bank
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
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
