Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in News?  The article highlights the often-overlooked ecological impacts of tropical cyclones, particularly on biodiversity in island hotspots. The findings from the study are timely, considering the intensification of cyclones due to climate change. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Affected species In Indain Islands Mains :   GS 3 (  Environment & […]

Why in News? The Thiruvananthapuram incident highlights a case of coastal contamination, where nurdles—small thermoplastic pellets used in plastic manufacturing—washed ashore after the MSC ELSA 3 sank off Kerala’s coast on May 24, 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : MSC ELSA 3/PCB/PAH Mains :   GS 3 ( Env. & Ecology? What are […]

Why in News ? The Centre has further listed 44 rare species and endangered categories of birds and imposed restrictions on their export under the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: WLPA 1972/ IUCN Red List/ UN SDG 15 (Life on Land)/ Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Mains :  GS 3 ( […]

Why in News ? In May 2025, the Yala Glacier in Langtang Valley, Nepal, was officially declared “dead” during a poignant ceremony, recognized as Asia’s first glacier funeral. This event underscored the devastating effects of climate change on the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, a critical area known as the “Third Pole” for its vast […]

Why in News?  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has rerouted the Rs 50 crore Endangered Species Conservation Fund to the Advanced Institute of Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur, following concerns over the inactivity of the State Forest Development Agency (SFDA), initially designated to manage the fund. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SFDA/AIWC Mains […]

Why in News ? The collapse of an effluent treatment plant (ETP) at a dyeing unit in Cuddalore SIPCOT recently, has drawn significant attention due to its environmental and public health implications. The incident caused wastewater flooding in Kudikadu Colony, Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: Effluent treatment plant (ETP/ Public Liability Insurance Act, […]

Why in news ? The relation between ecology & economy was recently discussed in an article. Relevance : UPSC Mains Mains :   GS 3-Economy?Ecology Key points: Human Prosperity and Ecological Health: Human well-being and economic stability rely on healthy ecosystems. Resources like clean air, water, and fertile soil fuel industries and agriculture. Unsustainable exploitation disrupts […]

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 […]