Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

By 2030, more than 70% of India’s demand for electric truck charging is expected to come from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. ICCT notes that installing high-capacity chargers at freight corridors and logistics hubs would support the wider adoption of electric trucks. A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) […]

Why in the News? Invasive alien species (IAS) — non-native plants and animals spreading into new ecosystems — are silently imposing a huge economic and ecological burden worldwide. A recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution highlights that global damages from IAS between 1960 and 2022 exceeded $2.2 trillion, yet costs are significantly underestimated. […]

Why in the News?  Haryana Govt’s Definition of ‘Forest’ The Haryana government has recently officially defined what the word forest means. Officials maintain that the definition matches judicial standards, but environmentalists contend it is overly restrictive, exposing the fragile Aravalli ridge to illegal mining and real estate intrusion. Haryana’s Definition: The Haryana Department of Environment, […]

Why in the News?  Climate change has overtaken conflict as the primary cause of displacement in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. In early 2025, nearly five million people were affected by climate-related disasters, with around 400,000 displaced, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM).  Key Points: Climate Change Shift from Conflict […]

Why in News ? According to a report published in June by a U.K.-based charity, nearly 6 million donkeys are killed every year globally to produce a traditional Chinese medicine called Ejiao. This problem of animal cruelty, according to data and reports, is fuelled by a gap between demand and supply in China. It has […]

E20 petrol, which contains 20% ethanol and is being sold by Indian oil refiners, has been much in the news lately. India has achieved its target to blend 20% ethanol per litre of fuel five years ahead of the target under the National Policy on Biofuels. Ethanol blending in India rose from just 1.5% in […]

National Deep Water Exploration: Why in News ? The National Deep Water Exploration Mission, announced by the Prime Minister of India on August 15, 2025, during the 79th Independence Day address, is a strategic initiative to enhance India’s energy security by exploring untapped offshore oil and gas reserves. Below is a clear and properly structured […]

At least four people died after flash floods and mudslides swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday afternoon. Several buildings, shops, and hotels were damaged. Flash floods are not uncommon in the upper hilly areas of Uttarakhand as they are often triggered by a cloudburst — a localised but intense rainfall activity. […]

Every year on July 29, the world celebrates International Tiger Day—also called Global Tiger Day—to spread awareness about tiger conservation. It was started in 2010 during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, where leaders from 13 tiger-range countries agreed on the TX2 goal: to double the number of wild tigers by 2022. Which theme has been […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has empowered Pollution Control Boards to impose and collect restitution and compensatory damages to restore polluted air and water bodies, significantly strengthening environmental regulation under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  Pollution Control Boards/ Water/ Air Act Mains […]