Category: Environment Current Affairs

DRDO’s HIMKAVACH multi-layer cold weather clothing system: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled the HIMKAVACH multi-layer clothing system, engineered to enhance the operational efficiency of military personnel in extreme cold conditions. This innovative apparel has successfully completed user trials, demonstrating its effectiveness in temperatures ranging from +20°C to -60°C.

The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project: The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project, launched with a financial backing of ₹100 crore, aims to enhance the quality of natural rubber produced in India’s North-East. This initiative focuses on skill development for rubber growers and the establishment of model infrastructure, […]

IUCN Lists Western Ghats As Key Freshwater Biodiversity Hotspot: The Western Ghats in India has been identified as a key global hotspot for threatened freshwater species by the first-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment conducted by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species. The study highlights that one-quarter of […]

Desert National Park (DNP) : Great Indian Bustards Spotted At least 12 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) were recently spotted in a group at Desert National Park (DNP) in Rajasthan, in a major boost to efforts to conserve one of India’s most critically endangered species. Desert National Park (DNP) is located in the Thar Desert near […]

Indo-Burmese pangolin: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists recently discovered a pangolin species — the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica) — in Arunachal Pradesh. Manis indoburmanica is a new species of pangolin genetically distinct from Chinese (Manis pentadactyla) and Indian (Manis crassicaudata) pangolins found in India. The species has been named Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). Genetic […]

2024 is the warmest year on record: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), responsible for promoting international cooperation in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and geophysics.

Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with International Solar Alliance aiming to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects. Initiatives announced by GEAPP: GEAPP has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s, Multi-Donor Trust […]

Garudakshi: The Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorised entry into forest areas. Garudakshi is software modelled on the online FIR system to curb wildlife and forest crimes. It will be implemented on a pilot basis in the Bengaluru Urban, Bhadravathi, Sirsi and […]

Neuroptera Species: Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala. Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance. Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they […]

Soapstone: The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up the authorities for unregulated soapstone mining in Bageshwar, a district with more than 160 mines at present.Also known as Steatite, it is a metamorphic rock made of talc, a naturally occurring mineral.