News: Researchers have documented the “Potato Patch” near Kadmat Island, which could be the world’s largest known living coral colony. About Potato Patch Potato Patch is a continuous meadow-like coral colony of the species Pavona clavus (potato coral). Location: The colony is located in the south-eastern waters of Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Formation Process:… Continue reading Potato Patch
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.
Yellow-Throated Marten
News: A yellow-throated marten was photographed for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during routine camera trapping. About Yellow-Throated Marten The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is a marten species found in forested regions across Southern and Eastern Asia. It is also known as ‘the kharza’. Habitat: It lives in diverse habitats, including coniferous… Continue reading Yellow-Throated Marten
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
News: NGT directed authorities to respond to complaints of unauthorized tree felling in Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and its eco-sensitive zone. About Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located on the western boundary of Guwahati city in Assam. Established: The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel. Area:… Continue reading Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
News: Citizen scientists in Kerala observed normally day-active Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) feeding at night, highlighting the impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on bird behaviour. About Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) The Brahminy Kite is a medium- sized predatory bird. It is also known as the red-backed sea eagle/ Chestnut white kite/ Rufous eagle. … Continue reading Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
Koala
News: New research has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. It highlighted how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. About Koala They are a tree-dwelling herbivorous marsupial. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus. Family: They belong to the family Phascolarctidae. Habitat:… Continue reading Koala
Hog Deer
News: A rare albino hog deer was recently sighted in Kaziranga National Park. About Hog Deer The hog deer is a species belonging to the genus Axis. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Axis porcinus. Habitat: It inhabits well-covered dense forests near rivers and marshes, including dense reed beds, thick riverside vegetation, and woodland areas… Continue reading Hog Deer
Gynacantha khasiaca
News: Gynacantha khasiaca, a rare dragonfly, has resurfaced in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, about 600 km east of where it was first recorded 110 years ago. About Gynacantha khasiaca It is commonly known as the long-tailed duskhawker. Family: Aeshnidae Order: Odonata (dragonflies & damselflies) Ecological role: It is crucial component of freshwater ecosystems, as predators… Continue reading Gynacantha khasiaca
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
News: In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. About India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. Dedicated route: The train will… Continue reading India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
Singalila National Park
News: Communities in Darjeeling predict the arrival of rains with a bird call of Bay Woodpecker found in dense forest of Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Location: Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, in the Darjeeling district of… Continue reading Singalila National Park
Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
News: The bay woodpecker gained attention through research linking its call with rainfall patterns and healthy forests in Darjeeling. About Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis The Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a medium-sized woodpecker species belonging to the Picidae family. Ecological role: It acts as an ecological indicator of healthy and functioning forest ecosystems. In… Continue reading Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
