Global Energy Review 2024: The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the Global Energy Review (GRE) 2024, analyzing trends in energy demand, supply, technology, and CO₂ emissions. Key Highlights of GRE 2024: Global Energy Demand Growth: Increased by 2.2%, with emerging economies contributing 80% of the rise. Rise of Renewables & Natural Gas: Renewables accounted for […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples
India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples: Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of Himalayan wildlife.Situated in Darjeeling, West Bengal, at an altitude of 2,150 metres (7,050 feet). Founded on 14th August 1958, as a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government […]
World Water Day 2025
World Water Day 2025: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the 6th edition Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign 2025 on 22nd March 2025 (World Water Day) with the theme: “People’s Action for Water Conservation- Towards Intensified Community Connect” (Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Jan Jagrukta Ki Or). The government reaffirmed its commitment to […]
Report on Forest Diversion
Report on Forest Diversion: The Union Environment Ministry informed Lok Sabha that between 2014-15 and 2023-24, a total of 1,73,396.87 hectares of forest land has been diverted for non-forestry purposes, including infrastructure projects, under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. Total Diversion (2014-15 to 2023-24): 1,73,396.87 hectares of forest land diverted for non-forestry activities, […]
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025: The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025 highlights the contributions of start-ups supported through WEF’s UpLink platform in driving innovation for climate action. Key Findings: In 2023-2024 UpLink-supported ventures have prevented 142,400 tonnes of carbon emissions. 140 million hectares of land and water ecosystems protected (nearly […]
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: The number of big cats in the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in the Nallamala forest area has increased from 74 in 2023 to 76 in 2024, as per the Annual Report on Status of Tigers, Prey and Other Mammals-2024. It is located in the Nallamala hill ranges (an offshoot […]
Urban Heat Island
Urban Heat Island: The Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook 2025 report reveals that Hyderabad is experiencing increased nighttime heat stress due to the urban heat island effect. The UHI effect is a climatic phenomenon observed in urban areas, where temperatures are significantly higher than in surrounding rural areas. This discrepancy in temperature is attributed to human activities […]
Anthurium
Anthurium: India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time, marking a milestone in the country’s floriculture sector. Anthurium is a tropical flowering plant known for its ornamental value and air-purifying properties. It is grown mostly indoors and helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene and allergens from the air. […]
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding: A UNDP report highlights a significant funding imbalance, revealing that for every $1 invested in forest conservation, $6 is funnelled into industries that contribute to deforestation. Highlights: Funding Gap: $460 billion per year is required to stop deforestation, but current funding falls far short. Misaligned Investments: For every $1 […]
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary : Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary: Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted The rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Indian Vulture) at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary underscores the success of protected area-based conservation efforts. Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary is situated in the Ramadevara Betta Hill Range in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary established […]
