Current Affair Category: Environment & Ecology

Snow algae are microscopic algae that thrive in cold, snowy environments, typically in polar regions like Antarctica and the high-altitude areas of the Himalayas and the Alps. They are known for giving snow a distinctive green, red, or orange tint, which occurs during the warmer months when snow starts to melt. Snow algae are an […]

Why in News ?  :There has been a steep 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations*in just 50 years (1970-2020), according to WWF’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024. The Living Planet Index (LPI), provided by ZSL (Zoological Society of London), includes almost 35,000 population trends of 5,495 species from 1970-2020. Key Findings […]

Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), also referred to as Nature-based Solutions (NbS), is an approach to climate change adaptation that uses biodiversity and ecosystem services to help communities reduce their vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. It focuses on the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems to strengthen resilience and enhance the adaptive capacity of […]

A die-off of coral reefs refers to the large-scale death or severe decline of coral reef ecosystems, often resulting in the loss of coral species and the collapse of the intricate marine biodiversity that depends on them. Coral reefs, which are formed by colonies of living corals, are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, […]

Why in News? The Global Framework on Chemicals fund  has  recently launched its first project, targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. About the Global Framework on Chemicals: The Global Framework on Chemicals Global Framework on Chemicals – For a Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste (GFC), provides the essential […]

Why in News-:The government has launched the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore for faster adoption of electric vehicles, setting up of charging infrastructure and development of EV manufacturing ecosystem in India. The scheme shall be implemented from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026. Key points: subsidy: The subsidy under […]

Why in News- International Rhino Foundation (IRF) released the Status of Rhino 2024 report. Key findings of the report- About 28,000 rhinos are left in the world combining all five species. Rhino poaching in Africa increased by 4% from 2022 to 2023. The number of white rhinos increased but the number of larger one-horned rhinos […]

Why in News ?  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while calling for water conservation in his monthly address in the 114th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, praised the efforts of Uttar Pradesh women’s group ‘Jal Saheli’ and women of Madhya Pradesh and said that water saved during rainy days helps a lot in the months of […]

The Declaration on Future Generations is a proposal under the United Nations’ “Our Common Agenda” initiative aimed at ensuring that current generations take responsibility for the well-being and rights of future generations. It was adopted by the General Assembly in 1974.It emphasizes sustainable development, environmental protection, and the safeguarding of resources and opportunities for the […]

Why in News ? India and Brazil have recently decided to collaborate on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). About Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are biofuels designed to reduce the environmental impact of aviation by offering a low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil-based jet fuels. What are Sustainable Aviation Fuels […]