Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

The Chhattisgarh High Court’s recent ruling on the Ghatbarra village case holds significant implications for forest rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, and sets a precedent for how such rights may be interpreted or reversed, even when cancellation is not explicitly provided for in the law.  The Court Ruling: Context: The Ghatbarra village, […]

India’s Green Transition and the Race for Critical Minerals India’s ambition to become a global leader in clean energy and sustainable growth hinges on securing a steady supply of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and Rare Earth Elements (REEs). These minerals are the backbone of modern green technologies — from electric vehicles (EVs) to […]

Why in News ?According to the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25, released on October 14, 2025, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Project Elephant, and the Wildlife Institute of India,  India’s estimated population of Asian elephants is 22,446. Elephant Populations have Regional Distribution: Elephant populations are heavily concentrated in priority […]

Why in News ? About 10 Indian marine and saline fish and shrimp varieties are set to get the global Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification soon. The first batch is set to be submitted for the certification in 2026. About  MSC:  The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a global, non-profit organization that establishes sustainability standards […]

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: […]