News: Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. About Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a small carnivorous plant of the sundew family (Droseraceae). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Dionaea muscipula. Native to: It is native to a limited region of North Carolina and South Carolina in… Continue reading Venus flytrap
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.
Tapanuli Orangutan
News: As per a new report, deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli Orangutan. About Tapanuli Orangutan Aspect Details About The Tapanuli Orangutan is a species of orangutan found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are one of three… Continue reading Tapanuli Orangutan
Mitigation Work Programme
News: At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India agenda involves items such as discussion on the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Just Transition Work Programme and the Global Stocktake, alongside climate finance and the contested future of the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme (MWP). About Mitigation Work Programme Led by: The… Continue reading Mitigation Work Programme
Caustic Soda
News: New environmental standards require caustic soda plants using membrane cell technology to pass a fish-survival test for wastewater toxicity. About Caustic Soda It is also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Properties: It is a corrosive white crystalline solid. It is highly alkaline and readily dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and resulting in… Continue reading Caustic Soda
E85 Fuel
News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
News: Tamil Nadu Forest Department developed the Varudai mobile application for the synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey conducted from April 24 to 27. About Nilgiri Tahr About It is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex or Varayaadu. It is the state animal… Continue reading Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
Surha Tal
News: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. About Surha Tal Location: It is the largest floodplain lake located in the Ballia District of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Official name: It is officially known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary. Type of lake: It is an open-type oval ‘U’-shaped… Continue reading Surha Tal
Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
News: The Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) is slowly returning to areas where it had nearly disappeared, including Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. About Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) Aspects Details About It is a canid which combines the characteristics of the Grey Wolf and the Red Fox. Canids refer to the family Canidae, which… Continue reading Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
News: Conservationists and several communities in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland gathered on March 1 to mark the first-ever International Marbled Cat Day, drawing attention to one of Asia’s most elusive and least understood wild felids. About Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) The Marbled cat is a small wild cat that lives in the mountainous areas of… Continue reading Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
Potato Patch
News: Researchers have documented the “Potato Patch” near Kadmat Island, which could be the world’s largest known living coral colony. About Potato Patch Potato Patch is a continuous meadow-like coral colony of the species Pavona clavus (potato coral). Location: The colony is located in the south-eastern waters of Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Formation Process:… Continue reading Potato Patch
