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.

Growth in India’s Tiger population

News: Recently, a study has revealed that India’s tiger population has grown by 30% in the last 20 years. Findings of the study Findings of the study has highlighted that there are various reasons due to which this growth has been seen such as: Effective Conservation Strategies: India has implemented a balanced approach combining land-sharing… Continue reading Growth in India’s Tiger population

Mangroves and their Importance

News: A recent study conducted by researchers highlights the remarkable ability of Sunderban mangroves to recover from environmental stress within weeks. About Mangroves and their Importance Mangroves are trees that grow in salty water near the sea. They are unique because most trees cannot survive in such conditions. The Sundarbans are located in the delta… Continue reading Mangroves and their Importance

Teesta River

News: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently approved the reconstruction of the Teesta-III dam in Sikkim, despite concerns over its structural resilience and environmental risks. About Teesta River The Teesta River originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake in the eastern Himalayas, located in Sikkim, India. It flows through Sikkim and… Continue reading Teesta River

Asian Waterbird Census

News– As per Asian Waterbird 2025 census, a record 39,725 birds of 106 species were sighted in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding wetlands. About Asian Waterbird Census It is a citizen-science programme that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. It is conducted annually and is part of the global International Waterbird… Continue reading Asian Waterbird Census

Asan wetland

News– A bird counting campaign at Asan Wetland in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has been successful, with volunteers spotting 5,225 birds from 117 species. About Asan wetland (Asan Conservation Reserve) Location: It is situated in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, along the Asan River, which flows into the Yamuna River. It was declared a Conservation Reserve in 2005 under… Continue reading Asan wetland

Corpse flower

News: A “corpse flower” at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney attracted over 20,000 visitors for its highly anticipated bloom. These flowers are rare bloomers, and this one opened for the first time since 2010. About Corpse flower The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is a rare and distinctive plant known for its large size and… Continue reading Corpse flower

Paraquat poisoning

News: A Thiruvananthapuram court recently sentenced a 24-year-old woman to death for poisoning her boyfriend in 2022 with the herbicide paraquat. About Paraquat Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used to control weeds and dry out crops… Continue reading Paraquat poisoning

Keeling Curve

News: As per the Keeling Curve, the carbon dioxide (CO2) levels have surged in 2024, driven by wildfires and anthropogenic emissions.  About Keeling Curve   It is a graph representing the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s atmosphere since 1958.  The curve is named after Dr. Charles David Keeling, the person who created it. … Continue reading Keeling Curve

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