News: The Delhi power minister inaugurated a 20-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Kilokari, said to be the “largest” in South Asia. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) About Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery storage, or battery energy storage systems (BESS), are devices that enable energy from renewables, like solar and wind, to be… Continue reading Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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.
Plastic pellets (nurdles)
News: Several bags of tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) from the Liberian container ship that sank off the Kochi coast, were washed ashore. Plastic pellets (nurdles) About Plastic pellets (nurdles) Definition: The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) defines pellets in ISO 472:2013 as “small pre-formed masses of moulding material that have relatively uniform dimensions within a… Continue reading Plastic pellets (nurdles)
Moringa
News: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera has made a significant global impact, particularly in African countries like Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar for its nutrient-rich leaves that help combat malnutrition. Moringa About Moringa Moringa is a nutrient-rich deciduous tree native to North India. It is also a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree native to the southern foothills… Continue reading Moringa
Key technologies & Framework on Oil Spills
News: The state government has launched safety and cleanup operations after a cargo ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank off the coast near Thottappally in the Alappuzha district of Kerala. About oil spills An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment—especially the marine ecosystem—due to human activities and it is… Continue reading Key technologies & Framework on Oil Spills
PBAT plastic
News: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has garnered national attention for its proactive step under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by introducing compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. PBAT plastic About PBAT plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable, compostable polymer. It is synthetic but behaves like natural biodegradable materials. It… Continue reading PBAT plastic
Operation Olivia
News: Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha. Operation Olivia About Operation Olivia It is a vital initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles. It is conducted annually from November to May. Focus areas: The operation is conducted at the… Continue reading Operation Olivia
Shirui Lily Festival
News: The 2025 Shirui Lily festival is being held in the backdrop of ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities that began in May 2023. Shirui Lily Festival. About the Shirui Lily Festival The Shirui Lily Festival is a state-organised tourism festival held annually in Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is organised by the… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival
Tulare Lake
News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
News: The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve was recently notified by the Himachal Pradesh government. Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve. About Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve It is located in the remote and high-altitude region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It was officially notified on May 7, 2025, under Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972,… Continue reading Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
Geotube (Geobag) Technology
News: A recent study has found that the use of geotube technology in the offshore breakwater system along the Poonthura coastal stretch has led to significant improvements in the coastal landscape behind the structure. Geotube (Geobag) Technology About Geotube (Geobag) Technology Geotubes, also referred to as geobags, are large permeable containers used extensively for sludge… Continue reading Geotube (Geobag) Technology
