News: The Forest Advisory Committee has given in-principle approval for a hydropower project in an area of Arunachal Pradesh that serves as a habitat for the White-bellied Heron. About White-bellied Heron Aspects Description About The white-bellied heron is a large heron species. It is the second-largest heron. It is also known as the imperial heron… Continue reading White-bellied Heron
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.
Smart Seed Coating Technology
News: ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad, has developed a patented biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve seed quality and climate resilience. About Smart Seed Coating Technology Smart Seed Coating Technology is an Indian-patented, biodegradable seed enhancement platform that improves seed performance from the earliest stages of crop growth. Developed By: The technology was developed and scientifically validated by the… Continue reading Smart Seed Coating Technology
Mago Chu River
News: A satellite-based assessment reported expansion of glacial lakes in the Mago Chu Basin, raising concerns about possible GLOF risk. About Mago Chu River Location: It is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh and originates near Mago village. Formation: It is formed near Mago village by the confluence of the Goshu Chu and Dungma Chu rivers.… Continue reading Mago Chu River
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
News: In recent years, community-driven conservation efforts along India’s west coast have helped reduce bycatch-related deaths of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), although several other threats continue to endanger the species. About Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Aspects Details About The Whale shark is a slow-moving, filter-feeding shark. They are the largest shark and the largest fish… Continue reading Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
News: The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a long-standing petition by Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) and held it liable for extensive environmental damage to the Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary. About Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary Location: The Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary is located on the southern shoreline of the Gulf of Kutch, along… Continue reading Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
WT-MARUT
News: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT Portal during the Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference in Goa. About WT-MARUT WT-MARUT: Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker (WT-MARUT) is India’s first dedicated digital platform for managing and streamlining the wind energy supply chain. Launched by: The portal was launched by Union Minister for… Continue reading WT-MARUT
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was recently observed to raise awareness and promote action against desertification, land degradation and drought About World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Objective:… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Greater Hog Badger
News: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has released the first scientific assessment report on the greater hog badger. About Greater Hog Badger Aspects Details About The greater hog badger is a terrestrial mustelid. Globally, it has three living species: the greater hog badger, the northern hog badger (Arctonyx albogularis), and the Sumatran hog… Continue reading Greater Hog Badger
Venus flytrap
News: Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. About Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a small carnivorous plant of the sundew family (Droseraceae). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Dionaea muscipula. Native to: It is native to a limited region of North Carolina and South Carolina in… Continue reading Venus flytrap
Tapanuli Orangutan
News: As per a new report, deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli Orangutan. About Tapanuli Orangutan Aspect Details About The Tapanuli Orangutan is a species of orangutan found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are one of three… Continue reading Tapanuli Orangutan
