News: Power Minister says that the Central Pollution Control Board will decide on future of flue gas desulphurisation units. Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) About Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) Flue-gas desulfurization(FGD) is a set of technologies used to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from exhaust flue gases of fossil-fuel power plants and from the emissions of other… Continue reading Flue gas desulphurisation (FGD)
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.
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
News: A new study has made the controversial concept of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) more technically and economically feasible by suggesting the use of modified existing aircraft instead of waiting for expensive high-altitude planes. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI). About Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) It is a proposed climate engineering technique that involves spraying tiny reflective… Continue reading Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI)
Indravati National Park
News: Security forces have recovered the bodies of five Maoist cadres during the ongoing anti-Naxal operations in the Indravati National Park area of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh. Indravati National Park. About Indravati National Park Location: It is a national park located in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh state of India. Naming: The park derives its name… Continue reading Indravati National Park
EnviStats India 2025
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India has released the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics”. About EnviStats India 2025 Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the… Continue reading EnviStats India 2025
Greater Flamingo
News: Tamil Nadu has officially declared the establishment of the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi, aiming to preserve a critical stopover point along the Central Asian Flyway for thousands of migratory wetland birds. Greater Flamingo About Greater Flamingo It is the largest among flamingo species. They are commonly found in warm, aquatic habitats across multiple… Continue reading Greater Flamingo
Kichan and Menar Wetlands
News: Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur have been designated as Ramsar sites. Kichan and Menar Wetlands About Kichan and Menar Wetlands Menar Wetland Location: It is located in the Menar and Kheroda villages in Vallabhnagar taluka, Udaipur District of Rajasthan. The Menar Wetland Complex is a freshwater monsoon wetland complex formed by three… Continue reading Kichan and Menar Wetlands
Ungulates
News: A report flags tiger-human conflict risk as prey base (ungulates) shrinks in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. About Ungulates Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walk on their toes. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word “unguis” which means nail, claw or hoof. Division: They are divided into two classes: Even-toed ungulates such as deer,… Continue reading Ungulates
Mount Etna
News: Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy erupted recently creating a spectacular display while sending a massive cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the sky. About Mount Etna Mount Etna is a volcano located in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Etna is located on an… Continue reading Mount Etna
Birch Glacier
News: Recently, a massive portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, causing extensive destruction to an Alpine village in Switzerland. About Birch Glacier Birch Glacier is situated in the Lotschental Valley in northern Switzerland. The glacier lies within the Alpine region, known for its extensive glacial coverage. The collapse of Birch Glacier led to the… Continue reading Birch Glacier
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
News: The Delhi power minister inaugurated a 20-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kilokari, said to be the “largest” in South Asia. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) About Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be… Continue reading Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
