News: Fonio and Sikiya are discussed because both are wild millets valued by rural and tribal communities but face different levels of recognition. About Fonio (Digitaria exilis) Location: Fonio is an ancient and widely cultivated cereal in the dry savannas of West Africa (e.g., Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal). Properties It is known as one of the… Continue reading Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis)
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.
Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary
News: The Charaichung Festival was organised on Majuli Island in Assam to revive and conserve the nearly defunct Royal Bird Sanctuary and promote its global recognition. About Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary. Established in: It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.… Continue reading Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary
Hoolock Gibbon
News: A family of stranded Hoolock gibbons was rescued following a difficult four-day operation in Horu Pahar village, located in the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh. About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock gibbons are primates and fall under the category of apes, which are evolutionarily closest to humans. It is also known as the White-Browed… Continue reading Hoolock Gibbon
Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A rare striated grassbird was sighted in Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadchiroli, marking a major range expansion in Maharashtra. About Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Established: The sanctuary was established in 1986 as a protected area for wildlife conservation. Area: The sanctuary spans approximately… Continue reading Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary
Mula–Mutha River
News: Under the NRCP, the Mula–Mutha pollution control project is about 65% complete and is expected to finish by March 2026. About Mula–Mutha River Origin Mula River: It begins at Muleshwar Devrai in Mulshi (Maharashtra), where a small stream near the Shiva temple is considered its source. Mutha River: It is also called Muthai in Marathi… Continue reading Mula–Mutha River
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
News: A recent study found that grey seal milk contains 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, making it more complex than human milk. About Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Grey seal is a marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae. It is also called the Atlantic seal or the horsehead seal. Habitat: It spends most of their… Continue reading Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Finn’s Weaver
News: Finn’s Weaver Bird is in the news because its population is rapidly declining in the Terai region. About Finn’s Weaver The Finn’s Baya (Ploceus megarhynchus) is also called as Finn’s Weaver, Yellow Weaver and Himalayan Weaver. In Uttarakhand, it is called Pahari (hill) Baya. Naming: The weaver bird was named Finn’s Weaver after Frank… Continue reading Finn’s Weaver
Ningaloo Reef
News: An unprecedented marine heatwave has caused catastrophic damage to the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, killing nearly 70% of its corals. About Ningaloo Reef Location: Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote northwest coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is about 1,200 km north of Perth. The reef is bordered by… Continue reading Ningaloo Reef
Moss
News: A study found that moss spores survived nine months in low-orbit space outside the International Space Station (ISS), with over 80% able to reproduce back on Earth. About Moss Moss is a small non vascular plant known for its high resilience on earth. It belong to taxonomic division Bryophyta (bryophytes). Pioneering species: It is among… Continue reading Moss
Zinc-Ion Batteries
News: Bengaluru scientists have developed a new cathode material that boosts the energy density and stability of eco-friendly zinc-ion batteries, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. About Zinc-Ion Batteries Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are rechargeable energy storage devices that use zinc ions (Zn²⁺) to transfer charge between the electrodes. Components and Working Mechanism Anode: The… Continue reading Zinc-Ion Batteries
