News: New environmental standards require caustic soda plants using membrane cell technology to pass a fish-survival test for wastewater toxicity. About Caustic Soda It is also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Properties: It is a corrosive white crystalline solid. It is highly alkaline and readily dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and resulting in… Continue reading Caustic Soda
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.
E85 Fuel
News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
News: Tamil Nadu Forest Department developed the Varudai mobile application for the synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey conducted from April 24 to 27. About Nilgiri Tahr About It is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex or Varayaadu. It is the state animal… Continue reading Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
Surha Tal
News: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. About Surha Tal Location: It is the largest floodplain lake located in the Ballia District of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Official name: It is officially known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary. Type of lake: It is an open-type oval ‘U’-shaped… Continue reading Surha Tal
Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
News: The Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) is slowly returning to areas where it had nearly disappeared, including Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. About Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) Aspects Details About It is a canid which combines the characteristics of the Grey Wolf and the Red Fox. Canids refer to the family Canidae, which… Continue reading Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
News: Conservationists and several communities in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland gathered on March 1 to mark the first-ever International Marbled Cat Day, drawing attention to one of Asia’s most elusive and least understood wild felids. About Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) The Marbled cat is a small wild cat that lives in the mountainous areas of… Continue reading Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
Potato Patch
News: Researchers have documented the “Potato Patch” near Kadmat Island, which could be the world’s largest known living coral colony. About Potato Patch Potato Patch is a continuous meadow-like coral colony of the species Pavona clavus (potato coral). Location: The colony is located in the south-eastern waters of Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Formation Process:… Continue reading Potato Patch
Yellow-Throated Marten
News: A yellow-throated marten was photographed for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during routine camera trapping. About Yellow-Throated Marten The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is a marten species found in forested regions across Southern and Eastern Asia. It is also known as ‘the kharza’. Habitat: It lives in diverse habitats, including coniferous… Continue reading Yellow-Throated Marten
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
News: NGT directed authorities to respond to complaints of unauthorized tree felling in Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and its eco-sensitive zone. About Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located on the western boundary of Guwahati city in Assam. Established: The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel. Area:… Continue reading Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
News: Citizen scientists in Kerala observed normally day-active Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) feeding at night, highlighting the impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on bird behaviour. About Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) The Brahminy Kite is a medium- sized predatory bird. It is also known as the red-backed sea eagle/ Chestnut white kite/ Rufous eagle. … Continue reading Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
