Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

To date, over 10 billion metric tonnes of plastic have been produced worldwide, with plastic production skyrocketing by more than 18,300 per cent over the past 65 years. Currently, around 460 million metric tonnes of plastic are produced annually, and without intervention, this figure is projected to triple by 2050. Despite this massive production and […]

The Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata) is a species of freshwater turtle found in South Asia. Characteristics: Appearance: The Indian Flapshell Turtle has a smooth, oval-shaped carapace (shell) that can vary in color from olive to brown. The underside (plastron) is usually pale yellow. Distinctive Features: One of the key features of this species is […]

A “category storm” typically refers to the classification of tropical cyclones, such as hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones, based on their intensity. The most widely recognized classification system is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which categorizes hurricanes into five categories based on their sustained wind speeds. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Category 1 (74-95 mph or 119-153 […]

Wildfires are once again ravaging the Arctic Circle, the EU’s climate change monitor – Copernicus – has reported. It is the third time in the past five years that high intensity fires have swept across the region. In a statement released on Thursday, Copernicus reported higher air temperatures and drier conditions in Sakha, Russia, which […]

At 16th annual conference of UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Mayor Beena Philip and Corporation Secretary K.U. Bini represent city Kozhikode became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) as the city was awarded the title of ‘City of Literature’ at the 16th annual conference of the network that began at Braga in Portugal on […]

The Project Cheetah authorities have reached an in-principle decision to shift surplus cheetahs from Kuno national park to Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary after the monsoon. At present, Kuno has 26 cheetahs, including 13 cubs and sub-adults. The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary located on the northern boundary of Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya […]

Why in News? Mainland Serow species was recently seen in Raimona National Park . About it : The mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis), also known as the common serow, is a species of goat-antelope found in various mountainous regions of South and Southeast Asia. The Mainland Serow population is widely distributed in the neighboring Phibsoo Wildlife […]

The 2024 State of Global Air (SoGA) Report highlights significant global health impacts due to air pollution, making it the second leading risk factor for death worldwide. The 2024 State of Global Air (SoGA) Report is released by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent U.S.-based non-profit research organization, in partnership with UNICEF. Key findings: […]

Air pollution has caused 8.1 million deaths around the world in 2021 with  China and India accounting for more than half of the global burden at 2.3 and 2.1 million deaths respectively, according to the recently released State of Global Air Report. As per the report, air pollution is considered to be one of the […]

Why in News ? India is looking to start large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass or agricultural waste, a move that would help reduce imports of the material used for asphalting of roads while also addressing the persistent issue of stubble burning. India currently imports about half of its annual requirement of bitumen and the […]