News: Scientists have discovered Gegeneophis Chandgadi, a new species of subterranean, legless amphibian from Maharashtra. About Gegeneophis Chandgadi Gegeneophis chandgadi is a newly discovered species of legless amphibian, known as a caecilian. Family and Genus: The species belongs to the family Grandisoniidae and the genus Gegeneophis, commonly known as blind caecilians. It is a group… Continue reading Gegeneophis Chandgadi
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.
Staghorn and Elkhorn corals
News: It has observed that Staghorn and elkhorn corals grew so numerous throughout the Florida Reef Tract for decades that divers reported swimming through underwater thickets. About Staghorn Corals Staghorn corals are one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Acropora cervicornis. They, along with elkhorn coral and star… Continue reading Staghorn and Elkhorn corals
Montreal Protocol
News: The 2025 Antarctic ozone hole was among the smallest in recent decades, reflecting the continuing recovery of the ozone layer. About Montreal Protocol Montreal Protocol is a landmark multilateral environmental agreement that regulates the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Adoption: It was adopted on 16 September 1987, which is commemorated as World Ozone… Continue reading Montreal Protocol
Schizopygopsis waddellii
News: Scientists recorded Schizopygopsis waddellii for the first time from a natural lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. About Schizopygopsis waddellii Schizopygopsis waddellii is a rare species of high-altitude Himalayan fish. Family: It belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is commonly known as the Tibetan fish or Waddell’s snow trout. Habitat: It is adapted to harsh, high-altitude… Continue reading Schizopygopsis waddellii
Guneri Inland Mangrove
News: Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister felicitated the Guneri Inland Mangrove Village Biodiversity Management Committee for its sustained efforts to conserve the Guneri inland mangroves. About Guneri Inland Mangrove Guneri Inland Mangrove is a natural inland mangrove site located in Kutch district of Gujarat. It is located at a distance of 45 km… Continue reading Guneri Inland Mangrove
South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN)
News: South Asian countries adopted the Kathmandu Declaration to strengthen coordinated action against illegal wildlife trade and related organised crime. About South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) SAWEN is a regional inter-governmental wildlife law enforcement support body of South Asian countries. Origin: It was formally launched in January 2011 at Paro, Bhutan. Members: It comprises… Continue reading South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN)
Bakhira Lake
News: A new study of magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments over 25,000 years reveals how past climate changes affected rainfall, weathering, sediment transport, and lake processes in northern India. About Bakhira Lake Location: Bakhira Lake is located at Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. It forms part of the Ghaghara-Rapti alluvial system. It… Continue reading Bakhira Lake
Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape
News: Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape spans nearly 30 Million acres and protects a migration of around six million Antelopes. About Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape The Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape is located in South Sudan. It is located at the interface between the Sudd wetland system and the East Sudanian Savanna. It is known for supporting one of the… Continue reading Boma–Badingilo Migratory Landscape
Przewalski’s Horse
News: Two Przewalski’s horse foals were born in central Kazakhstan, the first in the country in over 200 years. About Przewalski’s Horse Przewalski’s horse is subspecies of wild horse. It is the only living wild relative of the domestic horse. Scientific name: Its scientific name is E. ferus przewalskii. It is locally known as kertagy. Distribution: … Continue reading Przewalski’s Horse
Global Dryland Congress 2026
News: The Global Dryland Congress 2026 will be held in New Delhi from September 10 to 12, bringing together over 800 participants. About Global Dryland Congress 2026 Global Dryland Congress 2026 is a three-day global event promoting sustainable and climate-resilient dryland agriculture. Theme: “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation” Held at: It will be held… Continue reading Global Dryland Congress 2026
