News: Mission Mausam was launched by Prime Minister Modi on January 14, 2025, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). About Mission Mausam Mission Mausam is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to position India as a global leader in weather and climate sciences. Overseen by: The… Continue reading Mission Mausam
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.
Sada of Konkan
News: The sada in the Konkan region are increasingly at risk due to changing land-use patterns, mining, and misclassification as ‘wasteland’ in the Wasteland Atlas. About Sada of Konkan The sada refers to large flat-topped areas formed by centuries of erosion. It is located in the Konkan region between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. … Continue reading Sada of Konkan
Miyawaki Technique
News: Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has employed the Japanese Miyawaki technique to create around 56,000 sq. Meters of dense forests in Prayagraj. About Miyawaki Technique The technique was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s to create dense forests in limited spaces. It is an afforestation technique for cultivating fast growing groves of… Continue reading Miyawaki Technique
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
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
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
