Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF): The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) initiative was launched on the sidelines of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, aiming to raise and invest USD 125 billion to conserve tropical forests. India has joined the Brazil-led TFFF as an observer, reaffirming its commitment to multilateral climate action under the […]

Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) refers to the ability to monitor, detect, and analyze underwater activities in oceans, coastal waters, and inland waterways. It involves the use of advanced sonar, sensors, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence to track submarines, underwater drones, mines, and other naval threats. Why is UDA Important? National Security– […]

Why in the News? On January 7, 2026, President Trump signed a memorandum to exit 31 UN bodies and 35 non-UN organizations. Climate Bedrock: The US is withdrawing from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the 1992 treaty that is the foundation for all global climate negotiations. Scientific Exit: The US is also leaving […]

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 […]