Category: Environment Current Affairs

Agarwood: India has successfully prevented inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) in the Review of Significant Trade (RST) of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Agarwood or Gaharu as it is known in many Asian countries is resinous heartwood that occurs in trees belonging to the genus Aquilaria. […]

First Offshore Mineral Auctions: India is set to launch its first offshore mineral auctions, marking a significant step in resource management. This initiative, part of the proposed National Critical Minerals Mission (NCCM), aims to enhance the supply chain for critical minerals. Union Minister of Mines announced the identification of 10 blocks, marking a pivotal moment […]

State Of The World’s Forests 2024 Report: State of the World’s Forests 2024, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently, has brought both relief and concern regarding the state of the world’s forests. World’s Forests 2024 Report is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It provides a […]

Artificial Reefs: 300 artificial reef modules were deployed in various shapes off the coast of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, to enhance marine fisheries resources and coastal biodiversity. These reefs, located 3 nautical miles offshore at a depth of 6 meters, benefit fishermen from eight fishing villages. Artificial reefs are human-made structures placed on the seabed using […]

Fungi- Mushroom : Study A study showed that the ingestion of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound present in magic mushrooms, results in a temporary reset of extensive neuron networks in the brain responsible for regulating an individual’s perception of time and self. Mushrooms are fungi that typically have a stem, a cap, and gills. They are […]

Mid-Year Air Quality Assessment For India: CREA The mid-year air quality assessment for India by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), covering the period from January to June 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the nation’s air pollution levels. This report highlights the severity and distribution of air pollution across Indian […]

Union Budget 2024-2025: The focus of the budget remains on four major groups: ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth), and ‘Annadata’ (Farmers) . The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasises employment, skilling, support for MSMEs, and the middle class. A significant allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore is earmarked for education, employment, and skilling. The budget prioritizes […]