Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Vasuki Indicus, a colossal snake fossil, discovered in Gujarat, aged 47 million years, revealing insights into ancient ecosystems. Its size comparable to Titanoboa, indicating a significant predator during prehistoric times. About Vasuki Indicus: The enormous serpent, named Vasuki Indicus in science, also finds mention in Hindu mythology, named Vasuki. This giant serpent is thought to […]

Why in News? Courts in India have been dealing with climate-related issues for a long time . The article discuss the issues raised by SC recently regarding climate  change  & individuals rights. The SC has said that that people had a fundamental right to be free from adverse impacts of climate change, and that this […]

The Supreme Court has asserted in a judgment that forests in India are a national asset and a major contributor to the nation’s financial wealth. “It is the spirit of the forest that moves the earth,” a Bench headed by Justice M.M. Sundresh observed in a judgment based on an appeal filed by the State […]