Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Why in News ?A recent Lok Sabha session highlighted that 33.6% of India’s coastline is under threat from erosion, emphasizing the need for robust coastal management. India’s Coastline: Spanning over 7,500 km, India’s coast includes 9 states, 2 UTs, and 66 coastal districts. Coastal morphology: 43% sandy beaches, 11% rocky coasts, 36% muddy flats, 10% […]

Why in News ?The term was recently in news  regarding the role of ocean in mitigating the climate change. About Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR): A Comprehensive Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) encompasses a set of strategies aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels by enhancing the ocean’s natural capacity to absorb and store […]

Red-Breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva): The Red-breasted Flycatcher is a small, insectivorous passerine bird belonging to the Old World flycatcher family. Known for its striking appearance, the bird is a winter migrant to India, arriving from Eastern Europe and Central Asia to escape harsh winters. Key Features Physical Characteristics: Male: Exhibits a distinctive orange-red throat patch […]

Why satellite space junk may be bad news for the environment More than 10,000 active satellites are in orbit around the planet today. This number is estimated to shoot up to more than 100,000 by the 2030s, and possibly half a million in the decades to follow. Most satellites, at the end of their life-cycle, […]

The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance is an evolving framework under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is designed to establish a higher, more ambitious financial target to support developing countries in addressing climate change. This framework is set to replace the current target of mobilizing $100 billion […]

An unseen health crisis: India’s poor air quality its impacts: the topics was published in the HINDU-25/11/24 Why it is important: GS 3/GS1 – Impacts of Air pollution on Social/ Economic/Health India’s poor air quality has been silently affecting communities for decades, with lethal results. “Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health, even […]

India ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, a global assessment of over 60 countries’ efforts to combat climate change. Despite dropping two spots compared to last year, the report highlighted India’s low per capita emissions and rapid renewable energy deployment as key strengths. TOP RANKINGS LEFT EMPTY The first three spots […]

Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD): What is Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)? It  refers to the process of removing sulfur dioxide (SO₂) from the exhaust gases produced by burning fossil fuels in power plants, industrial facilities, and other combustion processes. It is a key technology used to control air pollution, particularly to comply with stringent emissions regulations. […]

Why India Needs an Environmental Health Regulatory Agency India is facing increasing environmental degradation and its adverse impact on public health. A dedicated Environmental Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA) can address these challenges by linking environmental issues directly to public health outcomes and ensuring coordinated action. Significance of an Environmental Health Regulatory Agency Integrated Approach to […]

Why in News ? A group of governments and civil society organisations believe that fossil fuels  should be regulated the way nuclear weapons are, and are pushing the idea of a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FF-NPT). What is Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFPT)? The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFPT) is an international initiative aimed at […]