Category: Environment Current Affairs

Greenwashing: The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently released a new set of G20-backed global rules aimed at helping regulators crack down on greenwashing. Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company’s products are environmentally sound. Greenwashing involves making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing […]

Pelagic Birds : Sighted Birdwatchers and enthusiasts of Gujarat have recently reported sightings of Pelagic birds in places not typically associated with their presence. Pelagic Birds are seabirds that live on open seas and oceans rather than inland or around more restricted waters such as lakes and rivers. They can be found thousands of miles […]

Hasarius Mumbai : New Species Of Jumping Spider A new species of jumping spider named ‘Hasarius Mumbai’ was recently discovered from the rocks close to the streams at the Bombay Natural History Society’s (BNHS) conservation education centre in Goregaon East. Hasarius Mumbai is a newly discovered species of jumping spider. These are spiders who, instead […]

Red-Eared Sliders Turtle : Seized Officers of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 6,850 live red-eared sliders, a species of turtle, from two male passengers who arrived at the Tiruchi international airport. Red-eared sliders turtle is native to the southeastern USA and Mexico. It is a semi-aquatic turtle from fresh and brackish water ecosystems. […]

Paper Based Supercapacitor : Rapid Device Charging Scientists at the Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have achieved a breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of a paper-based supercapacitor. This cutting-edge supercapacitor, derived from seaweed, boasts remarkable attributes such as being lightweight, biodegradable, and capable of fully charging a device within a […]

Gangotri National Park : Transfer Of Land To The Army And Indo-Tibetan Border Police Gangotri National Park (GNP) in Uttarakhand, has decided to transfer approximately 50 hectares of land to the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for the development of new bunkers and border outposts near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Gangotri National […]

New Standards For Food Serving Utensils : Bureau Of Indian Standards The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published new standards for Food Serving Utensils Made from Agri By-Products. Food Serving Utensils made from Agricultural by products is aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainability. Using biodegradable agri by-product utensils can contribute towards environmental […]

Star Rating Registration Process For Coal Mines: The Ministry of Coal has announced the commencement of the Star Rating Registration process of Coal and Lignite Mines for the financial year 2022-23. The Star Rating policy aims to evaluate mines based on various factors across seven key parameters namely, Mining Operations, Environment-related parameters, Adoption of Technologies, […]

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary : Tiger Found Dead A male tiger was recently found dead inside the Ratapani Sanctuary. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary stretches across 823 sq. km in the Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. This rocky forest with an aquatic environment is spread on Vindhya hills. It runs parallel to the northern side of […]