News: A The United Nations released the Global Forest Goals Report 2026 during the 21st session of the UN Forum on Forests. About Global Forest Goals Report 2026 It is a UN assessment report on progress under the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030. Released by: The report was released by the United Nations Department… Continue reading Global Forest Goals Report 2026
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.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
News: Allegations of Forest Rights Act violations have been raised regarding the notification of wildlife sanctuaries in Little Nicobar, Menchal, and Meroe islands ahead of the Calcutta High Court hearing on the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, which is expected to impact ecologically sensitive species such as the leatherback turtle and the Nicobar megapode. About Leatherback… Continue reading Leatherback Sea Turtle
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The forest department has started a scientific wildlife census in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary to study wildlife population and movement patterns. About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Location Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Central Himalayan region in the Almora district of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Specifications Area: The sanctuary spreads across about 47.59 sq… Continue reading Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Spiny-tailed Lizards
News: A recent study examined seasonal nutrient intake, dietary adaptations, and foraging behaviour of Spiny-tailed Lizards in the Thar Desert. About Spiny-tailed Lizards Introduction The Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Saara hardwickii) is a herbivorous, burrow-dwelling desert reptile adapted to harsh arid environments. It is locally known as sanda or sandho. Habitat The species inhabits arid and semi-arid sandy… Continue reading Spiny-tailed Lizards
Attenboroughnculus Tau
News: Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom, have discovered a new species of wasp in Chile and named it Attenboroughnculus tau. About Attenboroughnculus Tau It is a tiny parasitic wasp discovered in Chile. It was collected from Chile’s Valdivia Province in 1983. It has been named after the famed British naturalist… Continue reading Attenboroughnculus Tau
Manas National Park
News: A decade-long study tracking reintroduced rhinos under the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) and rhino rehabilitation programmes in Manas National Park shows encouraging signs of reproduction and adaptation. About Manas National Park Location: It is located in Western Assam at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Boundary: It is bordered to the north by… Continue reading Manas National Park
Ulsoor Lake
News: As Ulsoor Lake has been drained and the desilting process has been taken up after more than three decades, lake conservation activists have taken objection to the lakebed being desilted by only 0.6 m, arguing that it is insufficient. About Ulsoor Lake Location: Ulsoor Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, located… Continue reading Ulsoor Lake
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026, in New Delhi. About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1st–2nd June 2026 in New Delhi. Focus: The… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
News: A new study found microplastics with heavy metals in sediments at all 20 sampled sites within and around Bhitarkanika sanctuary. About Bhitarkanika National Park Location: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Surrounded by: The park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, while Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lie… Continue reading Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
