News– According to a recent study, Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has a high deer population, with 536 sambars and 295 cheetals (spotted deer), making it one of the most densely populated man-made wildlife sanctuaries. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. About Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Location– It is located in the Sangli district of Maharashtra. It holds the distinction of… Continue reading Sagareshwar 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.
National Wildlife Health Policy
News– The Government of India is drafting a National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to strengthen wildlife disease surveillance, research, and diagnostics. National Wildlife Health Policy. About National Wildlife Health Policy The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) launched the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP) to improve wildlife health management and address zoonotic diseases. This initiative is an… Continue reading National Wildlife Health Policy
Kanger Valley National Park
News– Kanger Valley National Park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites under the ‘Natural’ category. Kanger Valley National Park About Kanger Valley National Park Location– It is located in Jagdalpur within the Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows centrally… Continue reading Kanger Valley National Park
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The first honey harvest at Maharashtra’s Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary marks a significant milestone. It aimed at empowering the local tribal community by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. About Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad district, Maharastra. It was established to protect… Continue reading Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Heatwave
News: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a high likelihood of heatwave conditions in isolated areas of Odisha from March 13-17, Jharkhand from March 14-17, and Gangetic West Bengal from March 15-17. Heatwave About Heatwave A heatwave is a period of unusually high temperatures over a region. The threshold for declaring a… Continue reading Heatwave
World Air Quality Report 2024
News– According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report, Delhi remains the most polluted capital city in the world, with an average PM 2.5 concentration of 91.8 μg/m³. World Air Quality Report 2024. About World Air Quality Report 2024 Published by– Swiss organisation IQAir every year. The 2024 World Air Quality Report assesses global air… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2024
Pelicans and Painted Stork
News: After Cyclone Hudhud, painted storks and pelicans now roam freely at Visakhapatnam’s zoo, displaying their elegance and charm in a natural setting. About Pelicans Pelicans are large, water-dwelling birds known for their distinctive throat pouches and impressive wingspans. Pelicans are highly social birds, living in colonies of hundreds. Pelicans are carnivorous, primarily feeding on… Continue reading Pelicans and Painted Stork
Madhav National Park
News: Recently, the Centre officially declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 58th tiger reserve. It became the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Madhav National Park About Madhav National Park It is located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, in the northern part of the state. It lies on the northern… Continue reading Madhav National Park
Dehing Patkai National Park
News: Recently, a camera trap in Dehing Patkai National Park has captured a rare sighting of a Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), a species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. About Dehing Patkai National Park It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. It is India’s largest stretch of lowland rainforest.… Continue reading Dehing Patkai National Park
Viatina-19
News: Viatina-19 cow has made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold. This sale made her the world’s most expensive cattle, as per the Guinness World Record. About Viatina-19 Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, also known as Ongole. It originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India and was first introduced to Brazil in the… Continue reading Viatina-19
