News: A new study in Udaipur found diverse bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains, in red-naped ibis faeces. About Red-naped Ibises Red-naped Ibis’ scientific name is Pseudibis papillosa. It is commonly known as the Indian Black Ibis. Habitat: It prefers drier habitats, including dry agricultural fields, fallow lands and scrub forests, rather than depending strictly on wetlands.… Continue reading Red-naped Ibises
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.
Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2026
News: Lucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2026 among cities with a population of more than 10 lakh. About Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2026 Swachh Vayu Survekshan is an annual assessment of 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Initiative by: It is an initiative of the MoEFCC. Launch year: It was… Continue reading Swachh Vayu Survekshan-2026
Bornean Orangutan
News: Wildfires in Kalimantan affected 60.2% of Bornean orangutan habitat, putting its food sources, nesting trees and habitat connectivity at risk. About Bornean Orangutan The Bornean orangutan is a great ape that naturally occurs in Borneo. Species Types: There are three recognized orangutan species – Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. Habitat and Distribution: The Bornean orangutan lives… Continue reading Bornean Orangutan
Orangutans
News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
News: The U.K. has recognised India’s CCTS for carbon pricing relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). About Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is a mechanism designed to reduce GHG emissions through carbon pricing. It laid the foundation for the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing its institutional framework. Legal… Continue reading Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
News: An ongoing research project is studying the Kashmir flycatcher in the North-Western Himalayas, including its migration and ecology. About Kashmir Flycatcher Kashmir Flycatcher is a small migratory bird of the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Scientific Name: Ficedula subrubra Habitat: It prefers mature temperate broad-leaved forests with dense canopy and understorey. It is found at 1,800–2,700 m… Continue reading Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
Northern Goshawk
News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
Osbeckia ulotricha
News: Botanists recently identified a new woolly-haired flowering plant, Osbeckia ulotricha, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. About Osbeckia ulotricha Osbeckia ulotricha is a flowering plant growing in the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats. Family: It belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Distribution: It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Habitat: It grows mainly in… Continue reading Osbeckia ulotricha
Myristica Swamps
News: Myristica swamps in the Western Ghats are highlighted for their ecological role and the threats caused by plantations and human activities. About Myristica Swamps Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees of the Myristicaceae family. They are also known as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. Distribution: In India,… Continue reading Myristica Swamps
Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
News: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report has been released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report Released by: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report is released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has for the first time set out a detailed “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway for global warming. Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’… Continue reading Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
