News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
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.
Osbeckia ulotricha
News: Botanists recently identified a new woolly-haired flowering plant, Osbeckia ulotricha, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. About Osbeckia ulotricha Osbeckia ulotricha is a flowering plant growing in the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats. Family: It belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Distribution: It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Habitat: It grows mainly in… Continue reading Osbeckia ulotricha
Myristica Swamps
News: Myristica swamps in the Western Ghats are highlighted for their ecological role and the threats caused by plantations and human activities. About Myristica Swamps Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees of the Myristicaceae family. They are also known as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. Distribution: In India,… Continue reading Myristica Swamps
Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
News: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report has been released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report Released by: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report is released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has for the first time set out a detailed “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway for global warming. Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’… Continue reading Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
Polychaete Worms
News: In recent years, the booming shrimp aquaculture industry has driven large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms. About Polychaete Worms Polychaete worms are segmented worms, or annelids. They are among the most diverse groups of marine invertebrates on Earth. The name Polychaeta means “having much hair”. Bristles are present on their fleshy, leg-like body parts… Continue reading Polychaete Worms
Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
News: India is reviving sandalwood cultivation, but its success will depend on scientific tree management and changes in regulatory policies. About Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India Sandalwood is a hemi-root parasitic plant, which means that it depends on other host plants for nutrients and water throughout its life cycle. Biological name: Its… Continue reading Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
News: A rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village near Najafgarh, nearly seven years after the previous Delhi-NCR record. About Sharp-tailed Sandpiper The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a small wader bird that is an exceptionally uncommon visitor to India. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Calidris acuminata. It belongs to the Scolopacidae family. Habitat: It… Continue reading Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
News: Leopards are commonly found in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Amangarh Tiger Reserve, but now they are seen beyond traditional forest boundaries increasing chance of human animal conflict. About Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Formation: In 1974, when Project Tiger was launched in India, the Northern part… Continue reading Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A monsoon bird survey recorded 124 bird species at Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, including several Western Ghats endemic and rare species. About Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It an integral part of the UNESCO-designated Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, which also… Continue reading Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Cow
News: The Periyar cow has received national recognition after being registered by the ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources as an indigenous breed. About Periyar Cow Periyar cow is an indigenous cattle breed of Kerala, locally known as Periyar Kullan, Kuttampuzha cattle and Andukanni. Official Name: It has been registered as the Periyar cow, also known… Continue reading Periyar Cow
