Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

May 15, 2024

Daily Current Affairs-UPSC – 15 May 2024 India’s Forest Cover has increased: UNFF

Why in news ? India’s forest cover saw a consistent increase over the last 15 years, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) said at the recently concluded United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in the US.  Key points: Globally, India ranks third in the net gain, in average annual forest area, between […]



May 15, 2024

Daily Current Affairs-UPSC – 15 May 2024 The Green Credit Programme (GCP) : About Ecomark Scheme

To take ahead the ‘LiFE’ – ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ movement announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in 2021, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has introduced two pioneering initiatives that indicate the country’s pro-active approach to climate change, sustainability and promotion eco-conscious practices. These initiatives, the Green Credit Program (GCP) and the Ecomark […]



May 13, 2024

Kerala temples bans oleander flowers:

Why in News The two Kerala government-run temple boards have  recently banned the use of oleander flowers in food offered to the deity (naivedhya) and to the devotees (prasadam). The decision was taken after a young woman died of accidental poisoning from oleander leaves. What is oleander? Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander or rosebay, […]



May 8, 2024

Batillipes Chandrayaani: About Tardigrades:

Why in News? Researchers from the Department of Marine Biology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) have recently discovered a new species of marine tardigrade, colloquially known as water bears — a phylum of eight-legged segmented micro-animals. This microscopic creature has been named as Batillipes chandrayaani, a homage to the Chandrayaan-3, the first-ever successful […]



May 8, 2024

Forest fire : Causes and Types:

Why in News? Recently, At least five people have lost their lives in the fires that have now spread over 1,000 hectares of forests in much of Uttarakhand. There is a danger of the blaze fanning out to heavily populated urban centres including Nainital city. What causes forest fires? Nearly 95 per cent of forest […]



May 4, 2024

Red Colobus: What is Primates ?

Why in News?The Red colobus, a rare group of imperilled monkeys spread across Africa, are primary indicators of biodiversity decline in the continent’s tropical forests. Conserving them could hold the keys to protecting these forests, a new study by an international team of scientists stated on April 30, 2024. Declining populations of red colobus “forewarn […]



April 29, 2024

Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL)

Why in News?  :It was recently in news regarding the Global Platic Treaty. The Global leaders have recently agreed in Canada at OTTAWA to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global plastic treaty. About CIEL: It was established in 1989, CIEL . It has used the power of law to protect the environment, promote human […]



April 27, 2024

World Coral Conservatory project/Noah’s Ark” Project:

Why in News?  Recently Corals bred in a zoo have joined Europe’s largest reef. It’s among several projects worldwide seeking to address the decline of coral reef populations, which are suffering from bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures. Corals are central to marine ecosystems, and while these projects won’t stem the tide of damage from […]



April 24, 2024

Global Plastic Treaty:

Why in News?  The Global leaders have recently agreed in Canada at OTTAWA to  discuss progress in drafting a first-ever global plastic treaty. It could be the most significant deal relating to climate-warming emissions and environmental protection since the 2015 Paris Agreement. The expert said that ,One of the biggest challenges is to define where […]



April 23, 2024

Fourth global mass coral bleaching triggered: C3S/ Copernicus Programme

Why in News? The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  has recently  said  that The fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. This event may cause  serious consequences for ocean life and millions of people who rely on reefs for food, jobs and coastal defence. The EU Copernicus […]



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Environment & Ecology | Vaid ICS Institute - Part 12