News: Researchers have identified a distinct mithun population in the Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh, proposed as the Siangmi breed. About Mithun (Bos frontalis) Mithun is a semi-domesticated bovine species native to the Eastern Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Bos frontalis. They are also known as gayal and ‘cattle of the mountain’.… Continue reading Mithun (Bos frontalis)
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.
About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
News: Bombay Natural History Society sterilizes over 2,950 Dogs to Protect Black-Necked Cranes and Wildlife in areas of Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar, Ladakh. About Hanle Wetland It is a thriving high-altitude wetland oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. Location: It is located in Hanle village in Ladakh, near the border with China. Hanle… Continue reading About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilised more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established in: 1987 Area: It covers an area of almost 1,600… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Himalayan Pheasants
News: Himalayan pheasants are poorly studied and face threats such as habitat loss, hunting, grazing, and nesting disturbance, while only about 200–300 western tragopans remain in Jammu and Kashmir. About Himalayan Pheasants The Common pheasant is a colorful bird renowned for the striking plumage of the male. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Phasianus colchicus. … Continue reading Himalayan Pheasants
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Assam Finance Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur. About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Aspects Details Location It is a protected area located in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is known as the “Jewel of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Cyanide
News: Amboseli National Park is facing a grim mystery after 15 elephants died in a month, reportedly after consuming cyanide-contaminated tomatoes. About Cyanide Cyanides include a group of compounds containing a highly reactive cyanide anion (CN–). It is produced naturally in many plants, fungi, bacteria, and millipedes. Some cyanide compounds are human-made. Properties: The most… Continue reading Cyanide
Sea Buckthorn
News: Sea buckthorn has become an important source of employment and income for the people of Ladakh. About Sea Buckthorn Aspects Details About Sea Buckthorn is a vibrant orange berry that grows on thorny shrubs in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Scientific name Its scientific name is Hippophae Rhamnoides. Local Names In Ladakh, it… Continue reading Sea Buckthorn
Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
News: The Supreme Court clarified that a direction banning mining activities within a 10 km radius of the Asan wetland conservation reserve would apply to other wetland conservation reserves across the country for the sake of parity. About Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve Location: It is situated in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, along the Asan River, which flows… Continue reading Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
News: Two women changemakers, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai. About Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 It is a national award that recognises grassroots individuals, community champions, or organisations for outstanding environmental protection efforts. Instituted By: It is instituted by M.S.… Continue reading Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026
