Source: UNEP Subject: International Organisation Context: The Global Environment Facility has approved US$52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme–led projects at its 70th Council meeting. About Global Environment Facility (GEF): What it is? The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral environmental financing mechanism that provides grants and blended finance to developing countries and …
Source: UNEP Subject: Environment Context: The UNEP launched the Global Cooling Watch 2025 report at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, warning that global cooling demand could triple by 2050 under a business-as-usual scenario, potentially doubling emissions and straining power systems. About Global Cooling Watch 2025 Report: What it is? The Global Cooling Watch 2025 is UNEP’s …
Syllabus: Climate and Energy Source: UNEP Context: The UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025 titled “Off Target” warns that despite new climate pledges, the world remains on course for 2.3–2.5°C warming, far exceeding the Paris Agreement goals. About The UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2025: What it is? The 16th edition of UNEP’s annual assessment that measures …
Syllabus: Environment Source: UNEP Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty”, warning that the global finance gap for climate adaptation in developing countries has widened drastically. About UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025: What It Is? An annual flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that …
Syllabus: Environment Source: DTE Context: The latest round of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations in Geneva ended in a deadlock for the second time in eight months, with fundamental disagreements over scope, ambition, and legally binding measures against plastic pollution. About Geneva Deadlock: Global Plastic Treaty Talks Fail Again What it is? A proposed legally binding …
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Source: UNEP Context: On 5 June 2025, World Environment Day was celebrated globally with Jeju, South Korea hosting the official event. About World Environment Day 2025: What is it? World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal platform for global environmental outreach, celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness and promote action for environmental …
Syllabus: Governance Source: UN Context: The Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS) is in the spotlight as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to finalize it by December 2025. This strategy aims to address the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss by leveraging high-quality, accessible environmental data for informed decision-making and …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: DD News Context: The COP29 Presidency launched the Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration, with over 30 countries committing to set sectoral targets for reducing methane emissions from organic waste. About Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration: Launch: COP29, by the Presidency in collaboration with UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Signatories: Over …
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Introduction: It is a strange irony that on one hand the world is a victim of starvation and on the other hand crores of tonnes of food grains are wasted. You will be surprised to see the figures of food wastage and starvation released by the United Nations. It has been said in this …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Conservation related issues. Context: During his speech on the occasion of World Environment Day, PM Modi highlighted India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’. What are ‘green jobs’? They are a class of jobs that directly have a positive impact on the planet, and contribute to the overall environmental welfare. …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: A resolution at the recent fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) held in Nairobi sought to end plastic pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024. It was hosted by the UN Environment Programme. The resolution will pertain to marine …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions. Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. About UNEP: Founded in 1972 following the landmark UN Conference on the Human Environment. UNEP was conceived to monitor the state of the environment, inform policy making with science and coordinate …
GS Paper 3: Topics covered: Environmental conservation Context: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe as per the observation made by UNEP More on this Achieving of this milestone will prevent more than 1.2 million premature deaths and save world economies over $2.4 trillion annually Algeria — the last country …
