Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in the News?  India’s Environment Ministry has made changes to the Green Credit Programme (GCP). Green credits on tree plantation will now be conditional: received after 5 years, contingent upon meeting a canopy density of at least 40 percent and the survival of trees. This changes the intention of planting trees to directly planting […]

Why in the News?  During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, India’s Environment Ministry announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Tokyo on a first-of-its-kind Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM). Key Points: Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Nature of the Agreement: The JCM is a Japanese initiative where Japan invests in low-carbon technologies […]

Why in News  In a move ordered by the Supreme Court, Rajasthan became the first state in India to have published the rules and regulations of dealing with stray dogs under the overall Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. Key Points: Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 The Department of Local Self-Government in Rajasthan gave […]

Why in the News? Kuttiyadi Coconut from Kozhikode, Kerala, is being considered for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and Kavilumpara Gram Panchayat have collaboratively launched the initiative. The variety is high-yielding, pest- and drought-resistant, long-living (100+ years), and produces larger, heavier fruits with more oil content. A GI tag is expected […]

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?  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 […]