News: A tiger from Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla district was spotted 400 km away in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2009. It is part of the… Continue reading Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
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.
Red-breasted Flycatcher
News: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Eastern Europe, was recently spotted at Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. About Red-breasted Flycatcher 1. Scientific name-Ficedula parva 2. It is a small (11-12 cm) passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. 3. It can be found occasionally feeding on figs (banyan, peepal) in our urban gardens. 4.… Continue reading Red-breasted Flycatcher
Asiatic Lion
News: A study reveals Asiatic Lions in Gujarat coexist with humans through mutual adaptation, legal protection, economic incentives among others. About Asiatic Lion 1. The Asiatic Lion, also called the Persian Lion or Indian Lion, is a subspecies of Panthera leo leo found only in India. 2. Habitat– They are confined to the Gir National… Continue reading Asiatic Lion
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms
News: The center has discovered that eight carmakers, including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda, had fleet emissions above the allowed limit in the 2022-23 financial year. This could lead to penalties for violating CAFE norms. About Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms 1. Aim– Their goal is to improve vehicle fuel efficiency by reducing CO₂… Continue reading Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms
Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
Source: This post on Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) has been created based on the article “WAAW 2024: Emerging technologies in aquaculture to promote increased production while preventing diseases” published in Down to earth on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating… Continue reading Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS).
Bhu-Neer” Portal
Source: This post on Bhu-Neer” Portal has been created based on the article “HMJS launches “Bhu-Neer” Portal for ground water withdrawal permits” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The “Bhu-Neer” portal was officially launched during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. About the Portal 1. About: The “Bhu-Neer” portal… Continue reading Bhu-Neer” Portal
Global Soil Conference 2024
Source: This post on Global Soil Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the Global Soil Conference 2024” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Global Soil Conference 2024 was organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi. About… Continue reading Global Soil Conference 2024
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
Source: This post on Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “56th Tiger Reserve of the country notified in Chhattisgarh” published in PIB on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve has been notified as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country. About Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla… Continue reading Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve
GRAP Stage IV
Source: This post on GRAP Stage IV has been created based on the article “Why GRAP stage IV has been announced now, what is allowed under it” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government about the “delay” in implementing stage IV of the Graded… Continue reading GRAP Stage IV
Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
Source: This post on Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands has been created based on the article “Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age” published in Times of India on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a massive… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
