Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Private Wildlife Reserves: Africa vs. India Private reserves play a critical role in global conservation, but their implementation varies significantly depending on the region’s legal and economic landscape. 1. The African Model: A Success Story: In many African nations (such as South Africa, Namibia, and Kenya), private reserves are a cornerstone of the tourism economy […]

This article gained prominence due to its timely publication shortly after UNFCCC COP30 (November 2025 in Belém, Brazil), which heavily emphasized tropical forests while largely sidelining grasslands and savannahs. It aligns with the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP), spotlighting these overlooked ecosystems. Additionally, progress at UNCCD […]

On December 23, Air Marshal and the Integrated Defence Staff chief Ashutosh Dixit laid out the defence establishment’s case for critical minerals. Modern defence systems, he said, rely on reliable access to these minerals and import dependence has become a strategic vulnerability because global supply chains are concentrated and exposed to export controls and geopolitics. […]

The issue regarding the Aravalli Range has gained significant prominence due to a landmark Supreme Court order passed on November 20, 2025, which sought to resolve decades of ambiguity surrounding the definition of these hills. The controversy centers on the balance between economic mining needs and the ecological survival of one of the world’s oldest […]

Why in News ? The Tribal Council of Little and Great Nicobar Islands  recently wrote to the), flagging “unanswered” grievances over the project’s impact on tribal lands, forest rights, and ancestral villages. This follows a November 2025 NCST interview where its chairperson claimed no such representations were received, prompting the council to resubmit old complaints. […]

Why in News ? In a landmark step towards eco-sensitive infrastructure development, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced India’s first wildlife-safe road on a stretch of National Highway 45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh. The initiative aims to reduce animal-vehicle collisions while ensuring smooth road connectivity through forest corridors. Location of India’s First […]

Why in News ? Methane is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 20-year period. Source in Landfills: Generated naturally by the decomposition of organic matter (anaerobic processes). Dual Nature: While a dangerous greenhouse gas and fuel for landfill fires, it is also a valuable resource for Bio-CNG and power plants. Sectoral […]

Why in News ?IAS officer Supriya Sahu won “The Champions of the Earth 2025″ award, UN’s highest environmental honour. She has been selected in the “Inspiration and Action” category for her long-standing work on environmental challenges in India and received the award in Nairobi. Sahu currently serves as Additional Chief Secretary in Tamil Nadu government’s […]

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are central to driving climate resilience, restoring ecosystems, and supporting sustainable development — but they are also widely misunderstood. At COP30 in Belém, Brasil Amazonia, the global community is once again highlighting what truly qualifies as NbS — and what does not. NbS ARE: • Ecosystem-focused • Designed to deliver multiple co-benefits […]

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation prizes in New Delhi today (December 14, 2025) on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. The National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) are prestigious annual awards by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry […]