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-backed Frog

Source-This post on Golden-backed Frog has been created based on the article “Mushroom growing on a frog in India baffles scientists” published in “The Indian Express” on 15 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists discovered a frog in western ghat which seems to have a mushroom growing out of its side. About Golden-backed Frog… Continue reading Golden-backed Frog

Kanha Tiger Reserve

Source-This post on Kanha Tiger Reserve is based on the article “Kanha tiger relocated to Mukundpur Safari” published in “Times of India” on 16th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a male tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve has been transferred to the Mukundpur Safari located in Satna. About Kanha Tiger Reserve Aspect Details… Continue reading Kanha Tiger Reserve

UN World Restoration Flagships

Source-This post on UN World Restoration Flagships is based on the article “From restoring forests to river basins, seven conservation initiatives across continents recognised by UN” published in “DownToEarth” on 13th February 2024. Why in the News? The United Nations recently designated seven initiatives spanning Africa, Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia as the… Continue reading UN World Restoration Flagships

First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report

Source-This post on First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report is based on the article “Landmark UN report: The world’s migratory species of animals are in decline, and the global extinction risk is increasing” published in “unep.org” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species… Continue reading First-ever State of the World’s Migratory Species report

Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles

Source- This post on Olive Ridley Turtle and other sea turtles has been created based on the article “Andhra Pradesh government bans fishing within 5 km radius of Hope Island to check death of Olive Ridley turtles” published in “The Hindu” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? The Andhra Pradesh government has recently… Continue reading Olive Ridley Turtle and Other sea turtles

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

Source- This post on Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals has been created based on the article “CMS COP14: Expect listing of new species, action plans for conservation at Samarkand summit” published in “Down to Earth” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the… Continue reading Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

Cuscuta dodder

Source-This post on Cuscuta dodder is based on the article “Parasitic creeper preys on Chengalpet forests, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary” published in “The New Indian Express” on 12th February 2024. Why in the News? The invasive weed Cuscuta dodder is gradually choking the Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. This poses a threat to the local… Continue reading Cuscuta dodder

Brumation in Reptiles

Source-This post on Brumation in Reptiles is based on the article “How alligators in North Carolina’s Ocean Isle Beach defy winter chill” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses the phenomenon of brumation in reptiles, which aids in their survival mechanisms during harsh winter conditions. What… Continue reading Brumation in Reptiles

Dachigam National Park

Source-This post on Dachigam National Park is based on the article “Himalayan black bears in Dachigam National Park get a special winter diet for Winter 2024” published in “TOI” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? At Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, a special diet has been provided to Himalayan Black Bears… Continue reading Dachigam National Park

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