News: Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur have been designated as Ramsar sites. Kichan and Menar Wetlands About Kichan and Menar Wetlands Menar Wetland Location: It is located in the Menar and Kheroda villages in Vallabhnagar taluka, Udaipur District of Rajasthan. The Menar Wetland Complex is a freshwater monsoon wetland complex formed by three… Continue reading Kichan and Menar Wetlands
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.
Ungulates
News: A report flags tiger-human conflict risk as prey base (ungulates) shrinks in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. About Ungulates Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walk on their toes. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word “unguis” which means nail, claw or hoof. Division: They are divided into two classes: Even-toed ungulates such as deer,… Continue reading Ungulates
Mount Etna
News: Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy erupted recently creating a spectacular display while sending a massive cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the sky. About Mount Etna Mount Etna is a volcano located in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Etna is located on an… Continue reading Mount Etna
Birch Glacier
News: Recently, a massive portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, causing extensive destruction to an Alpine village in Switzerland. About Birch Glacier Birch Glacier is situated in the Lotschental Valley in northern Switzerland. The glacier lies within the Alpine region, known for its extensive glacial coverage. The collapse of Birch Glacier led to the… Continue reading Birch Glacier
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
News: The Delhi power minister inaugurated a 20-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kilokari, said to be the “largest” in South Asia. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) About Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be… Continue reading Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Plastic pellets (nurdles)
News: Several bags of tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) from the Liberian container ship that sank off the Kochi coast, were washed ashore. Plastic pellets (nurdles) About Plastic pellets (nurdles) Definition: The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) defines pellets in ISO 472:2013 as “small pre-formed masses of moulding material that have relatively uniform dimensions within a… Continue reading Plastic pellets (nurdles)
Moringa
News: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera has made a significant global impact, particularly in African countries like Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar for its nutrient-rich leaves that help combat malnutrition. Moringa About Moringa Moringa is a nutrient-rich deciduous tree native to North India. It is also a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree native to the southern foothills… Continue reading Moringa
Key technologies & Framework on Oil Spills
News: The state government has launched safety and cleanup operations after a cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank off the coast near Thottappally in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. About oil spills An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment—especially the marine ecosystem—due to human activities and it is… Continue reading Key technologies & Framework on Oil Spills
PBAT plastic
News: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has garnered national attention for its proactive step under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by introducing compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. PBAT plastic About PBAT plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable, compostable polymer. It is synthetic but behaves like natural biodegradable materials. It… Continue reading PBAT plastic
Operation Olivia
News: Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha. Operation Olivia About Operation Olivia It is a vital initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles. It is conducted annually from November to May. Focus areas: The operation is conducted at the… Continue reading Operation Olivia
