News : Sewage from religious tourism in Kollur is threatening Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary as the Souparnika river carries sludge into the core area in summer. About Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka in the Western Ghats region. Naming: It is named after the presiding deity of the Kollur… Continue reading Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
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.
Salween River
News: Recent reports highlight arsenic contamination in the Salween River, raising concern over threats to one of Asia’s longest free-flowing rivers. About Salween River The Salween River is a major transboundary river in Asia and is the longest undammed river in mainland Southeast Asia. Alternative Names: It is known as the Nu River in China… Continue reading Salween River
Shekha Bird Sanctuary
News: Recently, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a Ramsar site. About Shekha Bird Sanctuary Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater lake located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a perennial lake that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852. The… Continue reading Shekha Bird Sanctuary
Adyar River
News: A report by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust submitted to the National Green Tribunal stressed the need for Adyar River restoration. About Adyar River Adyar River is one of the three rivers of Chennai, along with the Cooum and Kosasthalaiyar. Course: The river originates near Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district and flows through Chennai… Continue reading Adyar River
Myiophanes kempi
News: Recently, researchers rediscovered Myiophanes kempi in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after almost 100 years gap. About Myiophanes kempi It is a rare, thread-legged assassin bug that recently rediscovered in limestone caves in the Andaman Islands, marking its presence after nearly a century. Original Discovery (1924): It was first described by British entomologist… Continue reading Myiophanes kempi
India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
News: India has emerged as the cradle of Jamun evolution, with evidence showing that the genus Syzygium originated around 80 million years ago and diversified early in the Indian region. About India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution Jamun is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum,… Continue reading India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
Black Panthers
News: A female black panther will be released at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, ending a 40-year gap in display. About Black Panthers A black panther is not a distinct species or breed, but rather a melanistic (black-furred) color variant of big cats, most commonly leopards (Panthera pardus) or jaguars (Panthera onca). They have black… Continue reading Black Panthers
Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
News: Odisha signed an MoU with NCCR to launch Marine Spatial Plan for integrated coastal planning under Indo-Norway ocean initiative. About Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Odisha has officially launched its Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), making it the first Indian state to do so. Pilot Frameworks: While pilot frameworks were previously implemented in the Union Territories… Continue reading Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
Umiam Lake
News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake
The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
News: The first-ever national assessment, “The State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights neglect, data gaps, and rising threats to bat species in India. About State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report It is the first national-level assessment of bat species status in India. Prepared by: The report is prepared by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation… Continue reading The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
