Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

May 19, 2025

Daily Current affairs- the Hindu-in hindi/State Forest Development Agency/राज्य वन विकास एजेंसी

Why in News?  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has rerouted the Rs 50 crore Endangered Species Conservation Fund to the Advanced Institute of Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur, following concerns over the inactivity of the State Forest Development Agency (SFDA), initially designated to manage the fund. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SFDA/AIWC Mains […]



May 16, 2025

Effluent Treatment plant (ETP)

Why in News ? The collapse of an effluent treatment plant (ETP) at a dyeing unit in Cuddalore SIPCOT recently, has drawn significant attention due to its environmental and public health implications. The incident caused wastewater flooding in Kudikadu Colony, Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: Effluent treatment plant (ETP/ Public Liability Insurance Act, […]



May 14, 2025

Ecology is the Permanent Economy”

Why in news ? The relation between ecology & economy was recently discussed in an article. Relevance : UPSC Mains Mains :   GS 3-Economy?Ecology Key points: Human Prosperity and Ecological Health: Human well-being and economic stability rely on healthy ecosystems. Resources like clean air, water, and fertile soil fuel industries and agriculture. Unsustainable exploitation disrupts […]



May 13, 2025

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83)

Why in News? The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) took place from April 7 to 11, 2025, at the IMO headquarters in London. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : IMO/MEPC 83 Mains :   GS 2/ GS 3- Environment Key Outcomes of MEPC 83 IMO […]



May 12, 2025

Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)

Why in News? The proposed hydrocarbon exploration project in the waters of Kanniyakumari, specifically targeting the Wadge Bank, has sparked significant opposition from local fishing communities, environmentalists, and political representatives due to its potential to devastate livelihoods and the ecologically sensitive marine ecosystem. The project, initiated by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]



May 12, 2025

Vruthi Campaign

Why in News? Kerala has recently launched the ‘Vruthi’ campaign It involves widespread participation, including government officials, celebrities, schoolchildren, sanitation workers and local representatives. ‘Vruthi 2025: The Clean Kerala Conclave’ in Thiruvananthapuram saw the participation of 25,000 people, highlighting the success in waste collection from 75% of houses (up from 40% a year ago.) Relevance […]



May 9, 2025

Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy

Why in News ?   The Finance Ministry has released a draft document titled “Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy”, aiming to align investments with India’s climate action goals and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The initiative supports India’s target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and addresses concerns about climate finance and […]



May 8, 2025

Human Gut Microbiota

Why in News? The Lancet review highlights a novel link between climate change and gut microbiota, an understudied area, as noted by Elena Litchman, MSU Foundation professor at Michigan State University Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : gut microbiota/ Gut dysbiosis/ LMICs Mains :  GS 3 – GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity/Science […]



May 6, 2025

India’s Forest Rights Act and Global Conservation Challenges

Why in News? The article highlights the exclusionary nature of global conservation laws that often displace indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) while contrasting India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 as a progressive framework. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : IPLCs/FRA/KMGBF/CBD Mains :  GS 2/ GS 3 – GS Paper III (Environment, […]



May 2, 2025

AIM4NatuRe Initiative

Why in News? Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) launched the AIM4NatuRe initiative on the occasion of Earth Day. About AIM4NatuRe Initiative: AIM4NatuRe stands for Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration. It is an innovative initiative leveraging technology and data to enhance nature restoration efforts. The initiative will complement FAO’s existing AIM4Forests programme and […]



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