Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in News ? The spending of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by listed companies in India has  significantly increased  to 16 % for the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching Rs 17,967 crore. This surge, driven by an 18% rise in average net profits, underscores the growing compliance with the CSR law mandated in April 2014, which […]

Why in News ?The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a new scheme for the development of buffer zones in the State’s nine tiger reserves, focusing on ecological and wildlife conservation efforts. Relvance for UPSC Pre & Mains: Prelims :  Buffer Zone/Core Zone etc Mains : GS 3/ Wild life conservation/Biodiversity Key Points: Approval of Buffer Zone […]

Why in News?  Scientists discovered “plastic ice,” a strange form of ice that exists under extreme heat and pressure. Found inside icy moons and exoplanets, it’s soft, moldable, and may allow nutrients to flow between ocean layers. What is Plastic Ice? Plastic ice is a unique form of ice that forms under extreme conditions of […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Biomass mission as part of the Earth Explorer Programme, aimed at tracking the world’s forests and monitoring changes in their biomass. Announced on April 13, 2025, by Alind Chauhan in The Indian Express, this mission seeks to measure carbon storage and assess how forests are affected by […]

Why in News? The 6 civil society organizations (CSOs) of Kuki Zo community have warned to the Meitei community against climbing hills ( Thangjing Hill) across a buffer zone during the annual Cheiraoba festival. Importance for UPSC Prelims & Mains: Prelims Qns  can be asked  fron diffrernt communities & their festivals/  like Kuki-Zo /Meitei / […]

Why in news?  The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) has recently made headlines due to a significant shift in its role as a carbon sink, as highlighted in a study published in Nature Climate Change. About the Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ): The Arctic Boreal Zone (ABZ) is a vast circumpolar region spanning approximately 26 million square […]

Why in News? An American biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, has claimed to have successfully recreated a genetically modified version of the extinct dire wolf through the process of de-extinction. This has raised debates about the ethics, feasibility, and implications of bringing extinct species back to life. Key Points from the Article: About the Dire Wolf: […]

Why in News ? The issue has gained attention due to an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, scheduled around early April 2025. Researchers and campaigners have raised alarms that the government may not have adequately reviewed rejected claims under the FRA, potentially jeopardizing the rights of millions of tribal […]

Why in News ?  The news was published in an artcle of The Hindu News paper. It highlights the issues & challenges  related to air pollution. Why this topic is Important for UPSC Prelims & Mains? Prelims (GS Paper I & III) Air Pollution as an Environmental Issue – Key facts about PM2.5, PM10, and […]

The Odisha government has revised the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) norms to include new projects, improve fund utilization, and extend coverage areas. Key Highlights: Expansion of Affected Areas: The definition of “directly-affected” areas has been expanded to include regions within a 15 km radius of mines (previously 10 km). “Indirectly-affected” areas now encompass regions within […]