News– A Rs. 188.25 crore five-year rejuvenation plan, inspired by Namami Gange, has been proposed by the Alappuzha District Administration to restore the shrinking Vembanad lake. About Vembanad Lake Description: It is the longest lake in India and the largest in the state of Kerala, stretching approximately 96.5 km in length and covering an area of… Continue reading Vembanad Lake
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.
Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India
News- The Government of India has introduced the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India. About Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) Purpose– It is aimed at establishing a framework to certify green hydrogen production and ensure transparency, traceability, and market credibility.… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
News- A poacher was arrested recently after an exchange of fire with forest guards at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. About Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Balasore district of Odisha, within the Eastern Ghats. Area: It spans an area of 272 sq.km. and falls under the Chota… Continue reading Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
African Hyena
News: The four extant species of hyena or hyaenids found on the African continent are facing increasing threats, leading to population declines, according to conservation organisation, Wild Africa. About African Hyena They belong to the Hyaenidae family of Hyaena genus. They are hunters and catch their prey using their teeth instead of claws. There are… Continue reading African Hyena
‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative
News: A new global initiative called ‘Revive Our Ocean’ was launched on April 24, 2025, with a goal to scale up effective, community-led marine protected areas (MPAs) through local action. ‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative. About ‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative It aims to help communities profit from efforts to protect at least 30% of the world’s… Continue reading ‘Revive Our Ocean’ Initiative
River Cities Alliance(RCA)
News- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved an annual master plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA) to advance and expand sustainable urban river rejuvenation efforts. River Cities Alliance(RCA). About River Cities Alliance(RCA) Launched in: 2021 Objective: It is a platform designed to enhance institutional capacity, encourage inter-city collaboration, and facilitate the… Continue reading River Cities Alliance(RCA)
United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
News: The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025. About United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025 Host: It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France. Theme: “Accelerating… Continue reading United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
News- The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary holds the distinction of being India’s first and only wolf sanctuary dedicated to conserving the Indian grey wolf. Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary. About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary Location– It is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. It was declared a sanctuary in 1976. Significance– It is India’s first and only wolf… Continue reading Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
News: Indian civil societies have called for an immediate ban on chlorpyrifos in the upcoming 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COP). About Chlorpyrifos Pesticide It is an organophosphate pesticide widely used in India to control a variety of insect pests in agriculture. It is classified as ‘moderately… Continue reading Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
Musk Deer
News: Recently, a report “Plant Breeding Programmes in Indian Zoos: Assessment and Strategic Actions (2024)”, released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has revealed that no breeding programme has been started in Indian zoos for the conservation of musk deer, classified as ‘endangered’ by IUCN. About Musk Deer It is a solitary shy animal which… Continue reading Musk Deer
