News: The Wildlife Institute of India, under the Union Environment Ministry, conducted the first-ever comprehensive population estimation survey of river dolphins in India between 2021 and 2023. This survey covered the main channels and tributaries of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, as well as the Beas River in Punjab. Key Findings from the First Comprehensive… Continue reading India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey
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.
Wallace Line
News: The Wallace Line is in news due to recent research shedding new light on the complex biogeographical patterns of Southeast Asia and Australia. About Wallace Line The Wallace Line is a faunal boundary line which seperates the ecozones of Asia and Australia. It was identified by British explorer Alfred Russel Wallace in 1863 during… Continue reading Wallace Line
Kawal Tiger Reserve
News: Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana is leveraging technology to address water scarcity for wildlife, particularly during the harsh summer months. About Kawal Tiger Reserve Kawal Tiger Reserve is situated in Telangana along the Godavari River, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-Central Highlands. It was declared Tiger Reserve in 2012. It is linked to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger… Continue reading Kawal Tiger Reserve
Biodiversity Leak
News: The issue of biodiversity leakage has gained attention. About Biodiversity Leak Biodiversity leakage is a phenomenon where nature-damaging human activities are displaced due to the protection or restoration of land areas. Biodiversity leakage occurs when conservation efforts in one area lead to environmental harm elsewhere. This happens due to the displacement of activities like… Continue reading Biodiversity Leak
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Archaeological Survey of India’s epigraphical survey in the Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary has led to significant discoveries, including three rock shelters, rock paintings, and 30 inscriptions. About Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. Rivers: The sanctuary serves as the catchment area for the… Continue reading Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A three-day faunal survey in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 14 new birds, 15 butterflies, and 8 odonates, along with 202 moths, 52 ants, 10 mantids, and six cicadas. About Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary It is located in the Idukki district, Kerala. The terrain is rugged and undulating, with altitudes ranging between 450 meters to 750… Continue reading Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Doomsday Fish
News: The Doomsday Fish has been linked to various legends and superstitions. Its rare appearances recently near the surface at Baja California Sur, Mexico are thought to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. About Doomsday Fish It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.. Distribution–… Continue reading Doomsday Fish
Cali Fund
News: The ‘Cali Fund’ was launched recently at the CBD COP16 in Rome. About Cali Fund The Cali Fund was launched on February 25, 2025 at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome. Aim: The fund aims to boost biodiversity finance by collecting contributions from businesses that use… Continue reading Cali Fund
Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
News: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) will host the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony on February 27, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event will recognize individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to animal welfare and protection. About Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) It was established in 1962… Continue reading Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)
Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR)
News: The post-monsoon wildlife census started in the Kalakkad Division of Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR). About Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) Location: Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts, Tamil Nadu, India It is southernmost Tiger Reserve in India. It is part of the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve. Established: 1988 (Declared a Tiger Reserve) It is… Continue reading Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR)
