Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has taken cognisance of representations sent to it against a June advisory of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), asking state forest departments to submit action plans on the relocation of villages from tiger reserves. Further, the commission also decided to seek an action-taken report from the Union […]

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was enacted in India to recognize and confer rights to the Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers over the forests and forest land they have been residing on and utilizing for generations. […]

The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) was enacted in India to provide a comprehensive framework for the acquisition of land for public purposes and to ensure the rehabilitation and resettlement of affected persons. Here are the key features and provisions of the Act: Key Features Scope and Purpose: The Act aims […]

The worsening impact of climate change, as found in new Lancet report People across the world are facing record-breaking threats to their wellbeing, health, and survival from climate change, which has raised temperatures to dangerous new heights, a new report from Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has revealed. Key Findings: 48%of the world’s […]

What  is non revenue water (NRW)? Use of AI in Water Conservation:  Senior government and industry leaders will gather in Washington in late October for annual meetings between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Water and digital solutions rank among the World Bank’s top priorities under its Global Challenge Programs and are […]

Why in News? The Natural History Museum (NHM  has recently carried out a study that says that Biodiversity is declining more quickly inside key protected areas than outside them. The analysis was carried out by the), based in London. The critical biodiversity areas (CBAs)  ecosystems and areas such as wetlands that are crucial for biodiversity […]

The European Union’s carbon tax, formally known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), is a trade policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions globally by imposing a carbon price on certain imported goods based on their emissions. Starting from October 2023, CBAM initially applies to high-emission sectors like cement, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, […]

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies are crucial for addressing climate change by actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere. These technologies complement emissions reduction efforts and aim to achieve net-negative emissions, contributing to global climate goals. Here’s an overview of key CDR technologies, their mechanisms, applications, and challenges. Key CDR Technologies Afforestation and Reforestation: Afforestation involves […]

Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) is a critical technology aimed at addressing climate change by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial sources and converting them into useful products. Overview of CCU Carbon Capture: CO2 is captured from sources such as power plants, cement factories, and chemical plants. Common methods include chemical absorption, physical adsorption, […]

Why in News? Pakistan’s Lahore has been declared the most polluted city in the world, with a shocking Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394. In response, the Punjab government has announced plans to create artificial rain to combat the smog’s impact. The AQI measures the concentration of various pollutants in the air, with anything above […]