Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Topic: Energy Security, Sustainable Development, and Economic Transformation GS Paper Reference: GS III (Economy, Infrastructure, Environment) Launch of India’s first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles (Splendor+ and HF Deluxe) by Hero MotoCorp. Flex Fuel Definition: Vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines (ICE) and upgraded fuel systems capable of running on any blend of petrol and ethanol (ranging […]

Why in news ? The National Zoological Park has recently inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 with the objective of promoting cleanliness, environmental stewardship, sustainable lifestyles and public participation in conservation initiatives in alignment with the vision of Swachh Bharat Mission and Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). What is LiFE? Mission LiFE is an India-led global mass […]

Maritime Reforms & CSR Innovation Part 1: Modernizing India’s Maritime Sector Context The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) and four major digital initiatives to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness of Indian ports. Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI): Objective: A national benchmarking mechanism under the […]

Why is this in the news: On May 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Union Government regarding a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Defining the Conflict: The challenge centers on the “vagueness” of the definition of wetlands under the 2017 Rules, […]

Marine fisheries form the bedrock of the coastal economy, food security, and livelihoods in India. India is the world’s 3rd largest fish producer, accounting for roughly 8% of global production. Recent Context: The Odisha government has approved a proposal to enact the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to establish a robust, […]

Context & Background: Addressing the Eastern Zonal Agriculture Conference 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare highlighted contemporary challenges in Indian agriculture, geopolitical disruptions to inputs, and the strategic policy pivot required for long-term sustainability. Geopolitical Disrupted Supply Chains & Fertilizer Autonomy: International Procurement Constraints: Global geopolitical tensions have severely […]

The Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is India’s only ape species and belongs to the family Hylobatidae, which includes the lesser apes or gibbons. It is classified as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, giving it the […]

Saranda Forest: Location: West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Significance: One of India’s largest Sal (Shorea robusta) forest landscapes; crucial biodiversity hotspot and a critical elephant habitat/corridor. The Crisis: Rampant deforestation and iron ore mining have fragmented the habitat, triggering intense Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) and forcing elephant herds to migrate to neighboring states (Odisha/West Bengal). Mineral Wealth: […]

At Asola Bhatti, Delhi’s primary wildlife sanctuary, the most significant threat to the ecosystem is paradoxically “green.” A recently drafted 10-year management plan by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) reveals that the sanctuary is battling a severe invasion of non-native flora and various anthropogenic pressures that threaten the stability of the Aravalli habitat. The […]

National Coal Gasification Scheme: Towards Aatmanirbharta Core Objective & Targets: Mission: To convert India’s vast coal and lignite reserves into Synthesis Gas (Syngas) for use in fertilizers, chemicals, and fuel. Key Target: Gasification of 75 million tonnes (MT) of coal/lignite under this scheme, contributing to the national goal of 100 MT by 2030. Energy Resource: […]