Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

What is “climate diplomacy & Green Diplomacy? Climate Diplomacy Definition: Climate diplomacy refers specifically to international negotiations, agreements, and efforts aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts. It involves discussions among countries, organizations, and stakeholders to develop strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and enhancing resilience. Key Aspects: International Agreements: […]

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II): AQI stood at 310 in Delhi –‘very poor’ category: The second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II), implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), has come into effect from October 22. The decision was taken after reviewing the air quality scenario in the region, as per the […]

iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology) is a non-profit environmental research organization based in India, which focuses on addressing critical issues related to environmental sustainability and technological advancements. Its primary mission is to promote sustainable development by offering policy solutions, technological innovations, and in-depth research to tackle various environmental challenges. Key Areas of […]

 Why in New? Bahadurgarh, a city in National Capital Region, recorded the worst air quality in the country with AQI 314. Delhi remained the fourth most polluted city in India with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 292 as of 10 am on 18 oct ,2024. The air pollution is likely to worsen and reach […]

The National Board for Wildlife deferred its nod to Cairn Oil and Gas’s proposal for oil exploration in Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary until a site visit is carried out. The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), the country’s apex body on wildlife conservation, has deferred its nod to a Vedanta subsidiary’s proposal […]

The Green War Room and Green Delhi Application are initiatives launched by the Delhi Government to combat environmental issues, primarily aimed at addressing air pollution and improving environmental governance in the city. 1. Green War Room Purpose: The Green War Room, established by the Delhi Government, serves as a centralized command center for monitoring and […]

Why in News? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have recently  signed two agreements for the implementation of projects aimed at protecting the miombo forest and facilitating trade in the border region between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The agreements were signed in Maputo. These projects, valued […]

Why in New? Seeking to restrain companies from making false or misleading claims about the environment-friendly nature of their products or services, the Centre recently released new guidelines that make it mandatory for companies to substantiate their claims with scientific evidence. The Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environment Claims were issued […]

Why in New? India’s total renewable energy capacity  has crossed  the 200 GW (gigawatt) mark as of October 10, 2024. It accounts  for 46.3 percent of the country’s total installed capacity. India’s renewable energy targets: By 2030: Achieve 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. Net-Zero by 2070: As per India’s commitments at COP26. […]

Why in News? The discovery of green patches in Antarctica is a recent phenomenon that has raised both scientific interest and environmental concerns. These patches are primarily areas of algae blooms growing in the Antarctic region, which have been observed more frequently in recent years. What Are These Green Patches? The green patches observed in […]