News: A male tiger born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal has traveled an extraordinary 500 kilometers to reach Solapur district in Maharashtra. About Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Situated in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Known as the “Green Oasis” of Southern Maharashtra due to abundant water resources from rivers like Purna, Krishna, Bhima, and Tapti.… Continue reading Tipeshwar 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.
Golden Jackal Explanation
News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A four-day faunal survey, organised by the Travancore Nature History Society in collaboration with the Forest department, conducted at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary has added to its biodiversity. About Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a protected area nestled in the southern part of the Western Ghats in the Kollam district of Kerala. … Continue reading Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Sultanpur National Park
News: The management of Sultanpur National Park aims to develop two water bodies to attract the migratory flamingoes, who have been populating the nearby Najafgarh wetland. About Sultanpur National Park It is a popular bird sanctuary located in the Gurugram district of Haryana. The park is a paradise for bird watchers, hosting both the migratory… Continue reading Sultanpur National Park
Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater
News: A report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) has found excessive nitrates in groundwater in 440 districts (as of 2023). Key findings of the report About 56% of India’s districts suffer from the problem of excessive nitrates in the groundwater. The study defines excessive nitrates in groundwater as more than 45mg per litre. Out… Continue reading Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun is preparing to execute India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. About Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Location– It is part of the Godavari estuary, where the Coringa River merges with the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district. Between this area and the sea ” Hope… Continue reading Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
Biodiversity Credit Explaination
News: A study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the Royal Society B’ highlights major uncertainties in the functioning of the biodiversity credit markets. Biodiversity Credit Explaination About Biodiversity Credit Definition: World Economic Forum defines Biodiversity Credits as verifiable, quantifiable and tradeable financial instrument that rewards positive nature and biodiversity outcomes through the creation and… Continue reading Biodiversity Credit Explaination
Sea Otters
News: A new study reveals that sea otters at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in California are consuming thousands of green crabs. This behavior plays a crucial role in preserving the ecosystem along the West Coast of the United States. About Sea Otters Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris They are aquatic members of the… Continue reading Sea Otters
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. History: Created during the earthquake of 1950 Declared… Continue reading Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
Himalayan Birch Tree
News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees. About Himalayan Birch Tree It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region. Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree
