Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in News ? The World Bank has come up with  the new vision of “a world free of poverty on a livable planet”. In this slogan , it is important to learn from India’s 4Ps (Delhi declaration) since they are directly relevant to the successful implementation of large-scale transformational programmes. ·         In ensuring that […]

 Islamic environmentalism in Indonesia: In the last few years, environmental awareness amongst Muslim authorities and Islamic organisations in Indonesia has been rising. They increasingly recognise and articulate an Islamic environmental ethic and actively seek to mitigate environmental problems such as climate change, pollution, degradation or natural disasters. In their environmental efforts to counter socio-ecological degradation […]

Why in News ? The Election Commission (EC) has adopted “Mohan Babu” as its poll mascot to get people of Cooch Behar in north Bengal out to the polling booths . About Mohan Babu: • It is an endangered black softshell turtles that are revered by the local people as an incarnation of the Hindu […]

Recently an article has pointed out about the declining conditions of sparrow. Key points : Besides architectural design, there are other factors. Where will sparrows get food? Home gardens have virtually vanished in metros. Insecticides and pesticides have got rid of insects. I remember an article from Down to Earth. To quote, “Subramanya, a Sacon […]

Why in News ? Trophy hunting is legal in many countries. Between 2005 and 2014, more than 1.26 million wildlife trophies were imported to the U.S, according to a report by Humane Society International. • Many of the trophies imported from the continent of Africa are ranked as Vulnerable or Threatened endangered species lists. • […]

A drone strike at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday (April 7) triggered a new crisis at the facility that has been repeatedly brought to the brink of disaster by the war between Russia and Ukraine. Russia, which has been in control of the facility, Europe’s largest, for almost two years now, accused Ukraine […]

Why in News ? The Haryana-based Hygenco commissioned India’s first green hydrogen plant for steel production and plans to commission three more by the end of FY25. The Company CEO recently talked about the commercial viability of green hydrogen projects, boosting domestic electrolyser manufacturing capacity, exploring overseas projects, and more. About the Green Hydrogen Transition […]

Why in News? The Uttarakhand government has constituted two teams of experts to evaluate the risk posed by five potentially hazardous glacial lakes in the region. These lakes are prone to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). • The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified 188 […]

Introduction: In a recent scientific breakthrough, researchers in India have unveiled a novel lizard species known as Cnemaspis vangoghi. Discovery and Naming: Discovered in the biodiverse region of the Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, this new species stands out with its vibrant appearance. It owes its name to the renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van […]

Introduction: In a recent scientific revelation, researchers have unveiled an extraordinary cicada species, affectionately dubbed the “Butterfly Cicada,” found in the lush landscapes of Meghalaya. Unveiling the Butterfly Cicada: This newfound cicada species belongs to the genus Becquartina, expanding the known roster within the genus to seven distinctive species. Its discovery in Meghalaya marks a […]