Category: Environment Current Affairs

Extant Hyena Species: International Hyena Day 2025 (27th April): The four extant species of hyena or hyaenids found on the African continent are facing increasing threats, leading to population declines, according to conservation organisation, Wild Africa. Hyenas are dog-like carnivores belonging to the family Hyaenidae, native to Asia and Africa, noted for their scavenging habits. […]

Critical Tiger Habitat: The Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) of Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) is likely to expand by approximately 4,500 hectares following a rationalisation exercise mandated by the Supreme Court of India’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC). Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH), also known as core areas of tiger reserves, are identified under the Wild Life Protection […]

Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary: The Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, located in Latehar district of Jharkhand, holds the distinction of being India’s first and only wolf sanctuary Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand, is India’s first and only wolf sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation of the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). The sanctuary, […]

Labeo uru and Labeo chekida : New Species of Rohu Labeo uru and Labeo chekida, two new species of freshwater Rohu fish, have been discovered in the Western Ghats region of India. Labeo uru and Labeo chekida are newly identified freshwater fish species belonging to the Rohu group (genus Labeo), discovered by ICAR-NBFGR scientists in […]

Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): The Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the world’s first market-based mechanism specifically designed to control particulate air pollution. An Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a regulatory tool that aims to reduce air pollution by introducing economic incentives. Under ETS, a cap is imposed on the total permissible emissions. Industries receive […]

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 […]

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: 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: 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 […]