Category: Environment Current Affairs

Restructured National Bamboo Mission: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha about the restructured National Bamboo Mission. The restructured National Bamboo Mission was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in 2018-19. It provides assistance to both the Government & private sectors for the propagation and cultivation of bamboo in […]

Daya River : 2025 Annual Bird Count The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. Daya River is a 37 km small river in Odisha. It originates from the Kusabhadra River and flows through […]

Shatavari Plant: In a bid to raise awareness about the health benefits of medicinal plants, a species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari –For Better Health” was launched by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. Asparagus racemosus (family Asparagaceae), also known by the name Shatavari, is one of the well-known drugs in Ayurveda. Shatavari means “acceptable […]

Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary: The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam […]

Ocean Coordination Mechanism Aims to Protect Caribbean & North Brazil Shelf: Oceans, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, are essential for regulating the climate and providing sustenance and livelihoods for billions of people. However, they face significant threats from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction. To protect marine life and ensure sustainable use […]

Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model: Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors are transforming waste into economic opportunities, addressing both pollution and unemployment. Informal Waste Collection as a Business: Plastic bottle collectors turn waste into economic value, creating employment and income opportunities. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Model: Education: Higher education improves business approach towards waste collection. Family Size: Larger families […]

IOB Joins Global Partnership for Carbon Accounting: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has become a signatory of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), committing to measure and disclose the greenhouse gas emissions from its financed activities.This move reflects the bank’s commitment to measuring and disclosing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with financed activities. With […]

Glacier Meltdown: A recent study revealed that 110 glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern Himalayas have disappeared over 32 years (1988-2020), with glacial cover shrinking by 309.85 sq. km. Glacial retreat occurs when glaciers melt faster than the accumulation of new ice and snow, leading to reduced ice cover and formation of glacial lakes. It is […]

Black Kite : Found An article recently revealed that black kites have been found to nest in a tower structure located in Chennai. They are medium-sized birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Unlike others in the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and spend much time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of […]