Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

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 […]

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, represents the most significant legislative reform in India’s nuclear sector since the 1960s. Its core objective is to open the tightly restricted civil nuclear power sector to private and foreign participation to achieve ambitious energy targets. The bill is designed to […]

Why in News? The Earth Sciences Ministry stated in the Lok Sabha that offshore blocks made available for mineral mining to private companies were carved out after excluding regions known to be Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This statement came in response to political protests, particularly in Kerala, against the proposed auction. Context: The assurance follows […]

This news article discusses a 14-year study on the long-billed vulture ($Gyps$ $indicus$) in the Kaghaznagar Forest Division of Telangana, India. The main finding is that these critically endangered birds are breeding less successfully, and their population is rapidly declining. Key Points from the Study:  Long-billed vultures ($Gyps$ $indicus$), which are slow-reproducing (typically one nestling […]