News: The Union environment ministry has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 for remediation of contaminated sites by those responsible for contamination. New Rules for Contaminated Site Management Notified The Environment (Protection) Rules for Management of Contaminated Sites, 2025 are framed by the Ministry of Environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC)… Continue reading New Rules for Contaminated Site Management Notified
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.
First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park
News: Recently, the first ever grassland birds census was conducted in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam. First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park It was a survey to record the grassland bird population in Kaziranga National Park. It was conducted Between March 18 and May 25, 2025. Project: The survey… Continue reading First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park
New Wasps Species
News: Four new species of parasitoid wasps have been identified: Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus. About New Wasps These belong to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). They are found in agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal, India. They are extremely small and microscopic in size. They are known to lay… Continue reading New Wasps Species
Long-Billed Bush Warbler
News: A team of five birders has recorded India’s first confirmed sighting of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in 46 years, spotting it in Ladakh’s Suru Valley. About Long-Billed Bush Warbler A medium-sized songbird with a long tail and a distinctively long, slender bill. Its scientific name is Locustella major. It is also known as long-billed… Continue reading Long-Billed Bush Warbler
Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
News: The Union Jal Shakti Minister chaired a key meeting to ensure environmental flow (e-flow) in the Ganga River and its tributaries, aiming to promote sustainable river management. About Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Definition: E-flow refers to the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them.… Continue reading Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
Great Ruaha River
News: The Great Ruaha River is in the news due to its alarming desiccation caused by climate change and mismanagement. About Great Ruaha River It is located in south-central Tanzania. It is among the major rivers of Tanzania and serves as a significant tributary of the Rufiji River, which forms the largest river basin in… Continue reading Great Ruaha River
Global Wetland Outlook, 2025
News: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 warns that wetlands are vanishing faster than any other natural system. About Global Wetland Outlook It is the flagship report of the Convention on Wetlands (famously known as Ramsar Convention), developed by its Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP). The first edition of the Global Wetland Outlook was published… Continue reading Global Wetland Outlook, 2025
Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme
News: The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) has recommended the inclusion of gharial and sloth bear in the Centre’s Species Recovery Programme. Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme About Gharials It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot (ghara… Continue reading Gharial, Sloth Bear added to Centre’s critically endangered species scheme
Kharai camels
News: In a dramatic rescue, 33 camels – belonging to the rare and endangered Kharai breed – were saved from the high tide in the Arabian Sea near Vadinar Jetty in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka. About Kharai camels They are a rare and unique breed of dromedary camel (with a single hump). They derive their name… Continue reading Kharai camels
Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025
News: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025. About Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 The Rules are released under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. They will come into force from April 1,… Continue reading Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025
