News: A report by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust submitted to the National Green Tribunal stressed the need for Adyar River restoration. About Adyar River Adyar River is one of the three rivers of Chennai, along with the Cooum and Kosasthalaiyar. Course: The river originates near Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district and flows through Chennai… Continue reading Adyar River
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.
Myiophanes kempi
News: Recently, researchers rediscovered Myiophanes kempi in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after almost 100 years gap. About Myiophanes kempi It is a rare, thread-legged assassin bug that recently rediscovered in limestone caves in the Andaman Islands, marking its presence after nearly a century. Original Discovery (1924): It was first described by British entomologist… Continue reading Myiophanes kempi
India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
News: India has emerged as the cradle of Jamun evolution, with evidence showing that the genus Syzygium originated around 80 million years ago and diversified early in the Indian region. About India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution Jamun is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum,… Continue reading India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
Black Panthers
News: A female black panther will be released at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, ending a 40-year gap in display. About Black Panthers A black panther is not a distinct species or breed, but rather a melanistic (black-furred) color variant of big cats, most commonly leopards (Panthera pardus) or jaguars (Panthera onca). They have black… Continue reading Black Panthers
Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
News: Odisha signed an MoU with NCCR to launch Marine Spatial Plan for integrated coastal planning under Indo-Norway ocean initiative. About Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Odisha has officially launched its Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), making it the first Indian state to do so. Pilot Frameworks: While pilot frameworks were previously implemented in the Union Territories… Continue reading Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
Umiam Lake
News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake
The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
News: The first-ever national assessment, “The State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights neglect, data gaps, and rising threats to bat species in India. About State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report It is the first national-level assessment of bat species status in India. Prepared by: The report is prepared by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation… Continue reading The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
Geckos
News: Researchers have discovered a new bent-toed gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. About Geckos Geckos are reptiles belonging to the suborder Gekkota, which includes over 1,000 species of lizards. Family: They are spread across six families: Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Eublepharidae, Gekkonidae, Phyllodactylidae, and Sphaerodactylidae. Scientific Name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Geckos
Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
News: Last year, a rescued long-billed vulture was released back into its natural habitat in Nashik to protect the population of the species. About Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a native bird of the Indian subcontinent. Family: They are Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. Scientific name: Their scientific… Continue reading Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
Tadag Tal
News: Tadag Tal is in news due to dispute over its classification as wetland and feasibility assessment for converting it into a permanent lake. About Tadag Tal Tadag Tal is a seasonal water body that changes from a water-filled lake in monsoon to a landscape of mountains and valleys in winter. Location: It is located… Continue reading Tadag Tal
