Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappal : Recent Controversy Why in News?   In June 2025, Prada, an Italian luxury brand, introduced footwear inspired by India’s GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals during its Spring/Summer 2026 menswear show in Milan, sparking widespread criticism in India for cultural appropriation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : GI Tag / Paris Convention (1883) […]

Why in News?  The Strait of Hormuz has been a focal point in recent news due to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, particularly following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Zonal council Mains :   GS 2 What is the Strait of […]

Why in News? A recent plan to rationalize the boundary of Sariska Tiger Reserve’s Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) offers a potential lifeline to over 50 marble and dolomite mines closed last year due to a Supreme Court order. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : CTH/ SC-NBWL Mains :   GS 3/ Environment. Key Points: […]

  Why in News ? The Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk, Karnataka, has become the center of tensions following the arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the sanctuary with country-made weapons. The situation has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the region. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location […]

Global Drought Outlook Report: Latest Insights and Implications Why in News? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released its Global Drought Outlook: Trends, Impacts and Policies to Adapt to a Drier World. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : OECD Mains :   GS 2/3/ Environment. Overview of the Report: The Global […]

Why in News? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India (Green India Mission or GIM) on June 17, 2025. The updated plan focuses on region-specific restoration efforts to combat climate change and land degradation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : GIM/other related initiatives Mains :   GS 3/ […]

Why in News ? India recently participated in the global observance of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable land management and climate resilience. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NAAPC/UNCCD Mains :  GS 1- Geo/ GS 3 –Environment Established: By the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, observed […]

Why in News? The ocean is a vital component of Earth, serving as a hub of biodiversity and playing a crucial role in regulating the global climate. It is home to fish, coral reefs, marine plants, and various other organisms. However, human activities have led to a severe crisis in the marine ecosystem. Pollution, overfishing, […]

Why in News? a committee of experts, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) Ajay Sood, has recently  recommended that India do away with a decade-long policy of mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units in all coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs). Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : FGD/TPPs Mains :   GS 3/ Environment Flue […]

Why in News ? India is unlikely to ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement, also known as the High Seas Treaty, at the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: High Seas Treaty/BBNJ Mains :  GS 2 Key Points: Pending Ratification: India signed the treaty in […]