Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

What is Coral Triangle? Why in News? The Coral Triangle, recognized as the richest marine ecosystem in the world, continues to face increasing threats due to climate change. The Philippines has launched Southeast Asia’s first cryobank for coral larvae, established by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI). Key Points: The Coral […]

Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). Why in News? The snow leopard population has changed drastically from 51 (2021) to 83 (2023), including cubs. • The survey was conducted by the Wildlife Wing of the Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh. • Announced on the last day of Wildlife Week after the second complete population estimation had concluded. […]

Amazon Rainforest Trees Bigger: New Study Report A new study has revealed that trees in the Amazon rainforest have steadily increased in size due to the rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, according to a study published on September 25. The trees are increasing in size by more than three percent every […]

Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant (STP) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Asia’s largest sewage treatment plant at Okhla, Delhi on September 30, 2025, as part of efforts to revive the Yamuna river and improve Delhi’s water management infrastructure. Key Points: Project Cost & Scope: Projects worth over ₹4,500 crore are being inaugurated, including 46 […]

CPCB Report (2023) As per a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the count of bathing-unfit sites in Indian rivers declined slightly from 815 in 2022 to 807 in 2023. Key Highlights of the CPCB Report (2023) Released by: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Objective: Monitor river health through Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) […]

Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings  Delhi has long struggled with severe air pollution, particularly in winter due to stubble burning, vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and weather conditions that trap pollutants. To combat this, the Delhi government plans to study and potentially deploy a new technology involving titanium oxide-based photocatalytic coatings. About the Technology: Titanium Oxide-Based Photocatalytic Coatings: […]

Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is hearing a plea to exclude fragile coastal areas in Galathea Bay of the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) from a proposed mega infrastructure project worth Rs 81,000 crore. The concern is that the law does not permit activities in ecologically sensitive areas. Project Details: The project […]

OECD and UNEP Reports on plastic pollution The issue of plastic pollution is in the news because World Environment Day 2024 (June 5) focused on “Ending Plastic Pollution”, highlighting the urgent need to address the rising global plastic crisis. It also coincides with alarming new data released by the OECD and UNEP, showing that plastic […]

Blue Economy Conclave – ‘Blue Tides: Two Shores One Vision’ A two-day Blue Economy Conclave titled ‘Blue Tides: Two Shores One Vision’ will be held in Kerala on September 18-19, 2025. The conclave is being organized by the Kerala State Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Union Government of India and the European Union (EU). […]

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) The Great Nicobar Island Project, an ambitious integrated development initiative by the Government of India, has been approved to transform Great Nicobar Island into a major maritime and air connectivity hub in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The project has strategic and national security significance but has also raised concerns about […]