Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in News? The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) took place from April 7 to 11, 2025, at the IMO headquarters in London. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : IMO/MEPC 83 Mains :   GS 2/ GS 3- Environment Key Outcomes of MEPC 83 IMO […]

Why in News? The proposed hydrocarbon exploration project in the waters of Kanniyakumari, specifically targeting the Wadge Bank, has sparked significant opposition from local fishing communities, environmentalists, and political representatives due to its potential to devastate livelihoods and the ecologically sensitive marine ecosystem. The project, initiated by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]

Why in News? Kerala has recently launched the ‘Vruthi’ campaign It involves widespread participation, including government officials, celebrities, schoolchildren, sanitation workers and local representatives. ‘Vruthi 2025: The Clean Kerala Conclave’ in Thiruvananthapuram saw the participation of 25,000 people, highlighting the success in waste collection from 75% of houses (up from 40% a year ago.) Relevance […]

Why in News ?   The Finance Ministry has released a draft document titled “Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy”, aiming to align investments with India’s climate action goals and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The initiative supports India’s target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and addresses concerns about climate finance and […]

Why in News? The Lancet review highlights a novel link between climate change and gut microbiota, an understudied area, as noted by Elena Litchman, MSU Foundation professor at Michigan State University Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : gut microbiota/ Gut dysbiosis/ LMICs Mains :  GS 3 – GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity/Science […]

Why in News? The article highlights the exclusionary nature of global conservation laws that often displace indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) while contrasting India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006 as a progressive framework. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : IPLCs/FRA/KMGBF/CBD Mains :  GS 2/ GS 3 – GS Paper III (Environment, […]

Why in News? Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) launched the AIM4NatuRe initiative on the occasion of Earth Day. About AIM4NatuRe Initiative: AIM4NatuRe stands for Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration. It is an innovative initiative leveraging technology and data to enhance nature restoration efforts. The initiative will complement FAO’s existing AIM4Forests programme and […]

Why in News?  An article recently discusses the potential of natural hydrogen as a clean, sustainable fuel to meet growing global energy demands and combat climate change. Accompanied by an image of a 2,500 cubic-metre liquid hydrogen tank at Kobe Port Island plant in Japan, the article highlights hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing the world economy […]

Why in News ? The spending of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by listed companies in India has  significantly increased  to 16 % for the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching Rs 17,967 crore. This surge, driven by an 18% rise in average net profits, underscores the growing compliance with the CSR law mandated in April 2014, which […]

Why in News ?The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a new scheme for the development of buffer zones in the State’s nine tiger reserves, focusing on ecological and wildlife conservation efforts. Relvance for UPSC Pre & Mains: Prelims :  Buffer Zone/Core Zone etc Mains : GS 3/ Wild life conservation/Biodiversity Key Points: Approval of Buffer Zone […]