News: A recent study examined seasonal nutrient intake, dietary adaptations, and foraging behaviour of Spiny-tailed Lizards in the Thar Desert. About Spiny-tailed Lizards Introduction The Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Saara hardwickii) is a herbivorous, burrow-dwelling desert reptile adapted to harsh arid environments. It is locally known as sanda or sandho. Habitat The species inhabits arid and semi-arid sandy… Continue reading Spiny-tailed Lizards
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.
Attenboroughnculus Tau
News: Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom, have discovered a new species of wasp in Chile and named it Attenboroughnculus tau. About Attenboroughnculus Tau It is a tiny parasitic wasp discovered in Chile. It was collected from Chile’s Valdivia Province in 1983. It has been named after the famed British naturalist… Continue reading Attenboroughnculus Tau
Manas National Park
News: A decade-long study tracking reintroduced rhinos under the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) and rhino rehabilitation programmes in Manas National Park shows encouraging signs of reproduction and adaptation. About Manas National Park Location: It is located in Western Assam at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Boundary: It is bordered to the north by… Continue reading Manas National Park
Ulsoor Lake
News: As Ulsoor Lake has been drained and the desilting process has been taken up after more than three decades, lake conservation activists have taken objection to the lakebed being desilted by only 0.6 m, arguing that it is insufficient. About Ulsoor Lake Location: Ulsoor Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Bangalore, located… Continue reading Ulsoor Lake
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the website and logo for the 1st International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026, in New Delhi. About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026 India will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1st–2nd June 2026 in New Delhi. Focus: The… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026
Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
News: A new study found microplastics with heavy metals in sediments at all 20 sampled sites within and around Bhitarkanika sanctuary. About Bhitarkanika National Park Location: Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. Surrounded by: The park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, while Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary lie… Continue reading Bhitarkanika National Park and Microplastics
Riverine Heatwaves
News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
Operation ‘Clawing Back’
News: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department conducted raids in Rohru and arrested six persons for illegal trade of wildlife body parts. About Operation ‘Clawing Back’ Operation ‘Clawing Back’ is a special operation launched to bust organised trade of wildlife body parts. Launched by: The operation was launched by the Himachal Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department. Objective:… Continue reading Operation ‘Clawing Back’
2026 Whitley Awards
News: Indian conservationists, Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh have won the prestigious 2026 Whitley Awards. About 2026 Whitley Awards The Whitley Award is awarded to those achieving exceptional success in grassroots, community-led protection of threatened species and habitats. It is also known as the ‘Green Oscars’. It provides winners with funding, profile, and international… Continue reading 2026 Whitley Awards
Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
News: Prosopis juliflora, which is a non-native and invasive tree species, has encroached over half of Banni Grassland in Gujarat. About Prosopis Juliflora Prosopis juliflora is one of the most widespread hyperaccumulating, phreatophytic, perennial tree/shrub species. Family: It is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a representative species of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. … Continue reading Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
