Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in the News? Anand Sinha, former RBI deputy governor, spoke at the 15th Annual Banking & Finance Conference in Mumbai, highlighting AI and green finance as pivotal for transforming India’s banking sector. He emphasized their role in strengthening digital infrastructure, boosting rural financial inclusion, and addressing climate risks that could cost India 3%–10% of […]

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a biofuel for aircraft, aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional jet fuel. Made from renewable or waste sources like used cooking oil, agricultural residues, or captured CO2, it meets strict sustainability standards to avoid food crop competition or deforestation. SAF can reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions by up […]

Reactor Pressure Build-up refers to the increase in pressure within a reactor vessel, typically a nuclear reactor or a chemical reactor, due to various operational or abnormal conditions. It is a critical safety concern because excessive pressure can lead to equipment damage or catastrophic failure.  Causes of Reactor Pressure Build-up Thermal Expansion of Fluids As […]

India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal : Recent Controversy Why in News?   In June 2025, Prada, an Italian luxury brand, introduced footwear inspired by India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, sparking widespread criticism in India for cultural appropriation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : GI Tag / Paris Convention (1883) […]

Why in News?  The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains :   GS 2 What is the Strait of […]

Why in News? A recent plan to rationalize the boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) offers a potential lifeline to over 50 marble and dolomite mines closed last year due to a Supreme Court order. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : CTH/ SC-NBWL Mains :   GS 3/ Environment. Key Points: […]

  Why in News ? The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk, Karnataka, has become the center of tensions following the arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the sanctuary with country-made weapons. The situation has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location […]

Global Drought Outlook Report: Latest Insights and Implications Why in News? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released its Global Drought Outlook: Trends, Impacts and Policies to Adapt to a Drier World. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : OECD Mains :   GS 2/3/ Environment. Overview of the Report: The Global […]

Why in News? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India (Green India Mission or GIM) on June 17, 2025. The updated plan focuses on region-specific restoration efforts to combat climate change and land degradation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : GIM/other related initiatives Mains :   GS 3/ […]

Why in News ? India recently participated in the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable land management and climate resilience. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NAAPC/UNCCD Mains :  GS 1- Geo/ GS 3 –Environment Established: By the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed […]