News: A new study identifies mean annual temperature as the key climatic factor influencing the distribution of the elusive Ibisbill in the Kashmir and Ladakh Himalayas. About Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) The ibisbill are elusive riverine birds in the Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Ibidorhyncha struthersii. Habitat: Their habitat are restricted to fast-flowing mountain… Continue reading Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii)
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.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
News: On October 2, 2026 a three-year-old tigress from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, T138, was released into the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. About Valmiki Tiger Reserve Specifications Details Location Located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar. It is situated on the bank of river Gandak, in the Gangetic… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
News: Mumbai Port Authority declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. About Jawahar Dweep The Jawahar Dweep is a restricted offshore island terminal in Mumbai Harbour. It lies in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, about 8.25 km northeast of the Gateway of India. It is… Continue reading Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
Buxa Tiger Reserve
News: A tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, marking the beginning of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme. About Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It is located at the confluence of three major bio-geographic zones: The lower Gangetic plains, Central Himalayas and the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Buxa Tiger Reserve
Desert National Park (DNP)
News: Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) will enter a crucial phase with captive-bred chicks set for a pilot release in enclosures at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. About Desert National Park (DNP) Desert National Park (DNP) is located in the Thar Desert across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, Rajasthan. It is one of the largest… Continue reading Desert National Park (DNP)
Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
News: The traditional craft of aak-fibre weaving is facing decline, though a renewed market could help preserve the craft and create livelihood opportunities for local communities. About Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre Aak is a large perennial shrub, commonly called crown flower or giant milkweed. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Calotropis gigantea. Family:… Continue reading Aak (Calotropis gigantea) and Aak Fibre
National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
News: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for implementing National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 in New Delhi. About National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0) Administered By: It is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Nature of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Origin: The first phase, NCM 1.0, was implemented… Continue reading National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved GEC Phase-III on September 30 to enable evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. About Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme Green Energy Corridors (GEC) are dedicated power transmission networks developed to evacuate and integrate renewable energy into the grid. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
PRAMAAN Certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
News: The first PRAMAAN certificates were handed over under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in New Delhi. About PRAMAAN Certificates PRAMAAN stands for Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of Sustainable Management Practices for Agroforestry and Natural Forestry Resources. It is a nationally accepted, credible and transparent framework for certification of forests, wood… Continue reading PRAMAAN Certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28)
News: India highlighted its forest and landscape restoration initiatives at the 28th Session of COFO in Rome. About FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO) Aspect Details About Committee on Forestry (COFO) is Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)‘s highest global intergovernmental body on forestry. Establishment It was established by the FAO Conference at its 16th Session in… Continue reading FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28)
