Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

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 […]

Why in News? The talks scheduled in Geneva, Switzerland mark the continuation of the efforts to constitute the first of its kind Global Plastics Treaty under the UN legally. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  Global Plastics Treaty /INC-5 Mains  : GS 3-Environment This is the second part of the fifth session of […]

Flash Floods in India – Growing Threat Why in the News? Researchers at IIT Gandhinagar have recently warned that flash floods are becoming more frequent and severe across India. Relevance for UPSC Prelims: Flash Floods, Disaster Management, Climate Change Mains: GS1 (Geography): Causes, Impacts, and Regional Vulnerabilities GS3 (Disaster Management, Climate Change): Mitigation & Adaptation […]

Why in News? Nepal recently  experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods(GLOF) event which caused a flash flood along the Lende river, flowing from Tibet to Nepal, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims :  GLOF/Related lakes Mains  : GS 1 (Geography) /GS 3 ( Environment) What are GLOFs […]

Why in News? A major 24-year-long coral reef monitoring study in the Lakshadweep archipelago, conducted by the Nature Conservation Foundation, has revealed a significant 50% decline in coral cover since 1998 due to repeated marine heatwaves driven by climate change. Key Points: Study Details: Published in the journal Diversity and Distributions. Title: “Local Environmental Filtering […]

Plastic Industry and the Tobacco Industry: A Parallel of Deception  Introduction: At first glance, tobacco and plastic may appear unrelated, but both industries have adopted similar tactics to maximize profit while ignoring environmental and health harms. Activists and researchers are increasingly drawing attention to how the plastic industry mirrors the tobacco industry’s playbook.  Key Similarities: […]

Why in News?   A new World Bank report, launched on July 22, warns that Indian cities need $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient infrastructure and services, or they risk losing up to $5 billion due to floods, even as they are projected to create 70% of new jobs by 2030. Relevance : UPSC/UPPSC Prelims […]