News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
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.
India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035)
News: The Union Cabinet, has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 period. About India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035) India’s Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031–2035 is a set of updated climate commitments to strengthen action under global climate framework. Aim: The aim of India’s NDC for 2031–2035 is to build a prosperous and climate-resilient Bharat… Continue reading India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035)
Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
News: A new international study found that beavers reshape river systems and help store carbon, reducing its release into the atmosphere. About Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers Beavers are semiaquatic rodents known for building dams that transform landscapes and create wetlands. Habitat: They live in freshwater ecosystems such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and marshes,… Continue reading Beavers – Animal Kingdom’s Engineers
Sperm Whales
News: Sperm whales have been caught headbutting on camera for the first time, confirming behaviour described by 19th century whaling ships. About Sperm Whales Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales, easily recognized by their enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. Scientific Name: The scientific name of sperm whale is Physeter macrocephalus. Naming: They… Continue reading Sperm Whales
Japanese Chum Salmon
News: Research showed that marine conditions in the North Pacific have significantly reduced suitable habitat for Japanese chum salmon over the past 25 years. About Japanese Chum Salmon Japanese chum salmon is a migratory fish species of Chum salmon. They are commonly known as “shirozake” in Japan. Distribution: They are the most widely distributed of… Continue reading Japanese Chum Salmon
Nagoya Protocol
News: India submitted its First National Report on Nagoya Protocol implementation to CBD Secretariat on 27 February 2026, covering progress from 2017–2025. About Nagoya Protocol The Nagoya Protocol is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity for access and benefit sharing (ABS). Adoption: It was adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan.… Continue reading Nagoya Protocol
National Chambal Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
Black Rain
News: The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from “black rain” reported in Iran after oil facility fires. About Black Rain It is uncommon atmospheric phenomenon where rain becomes contaminated during its passage through the atmosphere, particularly in highly contaminated atmospheric layers. It contains dark, often black, grey, or oily droplets. How it… Continue reading Black Rain
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
News: A new study by the University of Sheffield found that spotted hyenas in Ethiopia’s Mekelle city reduce waste, carbon emissions, and sanitation risks. About Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) The spotted hyena is the largest living member of the Hyaenidae family. It is a highly adaptable carnivore. Scientific Name: The scientific name of the spotted… Continue reading Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Jhelum River
News: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an unusual early spring as the Jhelum River dropped below zero-gauge level amid record high temperatures. About Jhelum River Location: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River. Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in… Continue reading Jhelum River
