Cloudburst : Ramban District Of Jammu And Kashmir The Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed torrential rainfall and hail, resulting in severe damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 9 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, marking a 575% increase from the normal 2.5 mm. A cloudburst is a localised and extremely intense rainfall […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Arctic Amplification
Arctic Amplification: According to the 2024 European State of the Climate Report, Europe has warmed nearly twice as much as the global average, with far-reaching climatic and ecological consequences. Key Highlights from the 2024 European State of the Climate Report: The global average temperature has risen by approximately 3°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900 baseline). In […]
Sunrise Industry
Sunrise Industry: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently said India plans to increase the share of the manufacturing sector from 12% to 23% over the next two decades helped by sunrise sectors. Sunrise industry is a term frequently used for a sector that is developing and poised for rapid growth. Typically, such industries register high growth […]
PM10 Pollution in India
PM10 Pollution in India: A new four-year analysis by Respirer Living Sciences revealed that all 11 major Indian metro cities, including Delhi and Patna, exceeded PM10 safety limits continuously from 2021–2024, indicating chronic air pollution.PM10 refers to particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less, capable of entering the respiratory tract. It includes […]
India’s Trade Triumph and Its Environmental Toll
India’s Trade Triumph and Its Environmental Toll: India’s trade contribution is projected to reach 6% of global trade growth by 2025 (DHL Trade Atlas report), but rising exports of pollution-intensive products have triggered serious concerns over environmental sustainability. India’s merchandise exports reached USD 231.48 billion from pollution-intensive sectors alone by 2023, growing faster than overall […]
Traditional Bamboo Bins (Mora)
Traditional Bamboo Bins (Mora): Traditional bamboo bins or moras used for paddy storage in rural Bangladesh are being celebrated for their sustainable, low-cost, and eco-friendly agricultural practices, preserving centuries-old agrarian wisdom.Moras (also called dole in some regions) are hand-woven cylindrical containers made from bamboo strips. They are traditionally used for long-term paddy storage in rural […]
SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh
SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh: SJVN Ltd, a public sector undertaking, has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This significant payment was made on March 26, 2025, into a joint account […]
National Yak Day
National Yak Day: Nepal observed its first-ever ‘National Yak Day’ on April 20, 2025, to honor the cultural, ecological, and economic value of the yak in the Himalayan region.The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) urged stakeholders to elevate the yak to its rightful place in the sustainable development agenda, especially across the […]
Heatwaves in India
Heatwaves in India: India witnessed severe heatwaves in March 2025 — 20 days earlier than in 2024 — highlighting the urgent need for short-term and long-term strategies to tackle heat stress and its cascading impacts.In India, a heatwave is declared when maximum temperature exceeds 40°C in plains and 30°C in hilly areas. It is intensified […]
Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making
Amaravati: World’s First Fully Renewable-Powered City in the Making Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy. Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to clean energy and climate-conscious urbanization. Located between Vijayawada and Guntur, […]
