News: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the Sarus Crane population on October 9 and 10, 2026. About Sarus Crane The Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) is the world’s tallest flying bird. It is India’s only resident breeding crane species. Habitat: It inhabits wetlands, marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands… Continue reading Sarus Crane and All-India Sarus Crane Survey
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.
Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub
News: The Central Asian Conservation Network (CACN) has launched a new Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub for the conservation of migratory birds. About Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub is a collaborative digital platform for the conservation of migratory birds. Launched by: It has been launched by Central Asian Conservation Network (CACN).… Continue reading Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub
Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
News: Changes in the breeding sites of the Slaty Egret in Botswana’s Okavango Delta have highlighted its role in monitoring ecosystem changes. About Slaty Egret The Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula) is a small, shy waterbird. Family: It belongs to the heron family. Habitat: It inhabits river floodplains, marshes and temporary shallow wetlands with short, emergent… Continue reading Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
News: Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam has received CA|TS Approved status after meeting the required standards for tiger conservation and protected area management. About Nameri Tiger Reserve Location: The Nameri Tiger Reserve is located in the northern part of Sonitpur district, Assam. Borders: It shares its northern boundary with Pakke Tiger Reserve and Doimara Reserve… Continue reading Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
Living Planet Report 2026
News: The Living Planet Index 2026 was been published recently by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). About Living Planet Report 2026 Living Planet Report is a measure of the state of the world’s biological diversity based on population trends of vertebrate species from terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. Released by: It is released… Continue reading Living Planet Report 2026
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
News: Two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, were released in the reserve on October 7, 2026, expanding the cheetah conservation project in Madhya Pradesh. About Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It is spread across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. It covers parts… Continue reading Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
News: A new study identifies mean annual temperature as the key climatic factor influencing the distribution of the elusive Ibisbill in the Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas. About Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) The ibisbill are elusive riverine birds in the Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Ibidorhyncha struthersii. Habitat: Their habitat are restricted to fast-flowing mountain… Continue reading Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
News: On October 2, 2026 a three-year-old tigress from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, T138, was released into the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. About Valmiki Tiger Reserve Specifications Details Location Located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar. It is situated on the bank of river Gandak, in the Gangetic… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
News: Mumbai Port Authority declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. About Jawahar Dweep The Jawahar Dweep is a restricted offshore island terminal in Mumbai Harbour. It lies in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, about 8.25 km northeast of the Gateway of India. It is… Continue reading Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
Buxa Tiger Reserve
News: A tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, marking the beginning of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme. About Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It is located at the confluence of three major bio-geographic zones: The lower Gangetic plains, Central Himalayas and the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Buxa Tiger Reserve
