Category: Environment Current Affairs

Moldova Signs International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement: Moldova has officially signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, furthering its commitment to promoting renewable energy.The ISA was conceptualised on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in 2015 as a collaborative initiative between India and France.The headquarters of the ISA is located in Gurugram, India. […]

Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat: Wroughton’s free-tailed bat has been spotted at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park.It is a highly rare species of molossus bat.It is characterised by its large size, huge ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicoloured velvet fur. It is known to be a powerful flier.

Pollution in Hindon River: The Hindon River, a rain-fed Yamuna tributary, has turned into a drain of untreated waste, symbolising environmental degradation and endangering communities along its industrial belt in Western Uttar Pradesh.The Hindon River originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh and flows through the industrial belt of […]

Ganges River Dolphin: For the first time, Indian wildlife experts successfully tagged a Ganges River dolphin, marking a historic milestone in the conservation of this endangered species.The initiative under Project Dolphin, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.Aim is to track the dolphin’s movement, habitat use, and migratory patterns using advanced satellite-compatible […]

Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to formulate a comprehensive policy for managing sacred groves across the country. Sacred Groves are small patches of forests or natural vegetation that are protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance. These areas are often […]

Milkweed fiber : Study The Union Ministry of Textiles is encouraging by extending its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber. Milkweed fiber is the seed fiber obtained from milkweed plant. Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) plant belongs to the genus Asclepias of the family Asclepiadaceae and is also known as stubborn weed. […]

National Energy Conservation Day 2024: On 14th December (Energy Conservation 2024 Day), the Vice President of India honored winners of the National Painting Competition.The event highlighted the scope of energy conservation through the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 20The National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2024 recognized achievements across various sectors, receiving 752 applications and presenting […]

Malibu Wildfire: A significant wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, erupted in Malibu, California, prompting the evacuation of residents.Experts attribute the Franklin Fire’s destructiveness to the “Santa Ana” winds and climate change.Santa Ana winds occur when high pressure over the Great Basin (the area between the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada) and low pressure over […]

Humpback Whale: In an astonishing feat, a male humpback whale has swum over 13,046 kilometres from South America to Africa, setting a new record for the longest whale migration ever documented. Humpback Whale gets its common name from the distinctive hump on its back. Its long pectoral fins inspired its scientific name, Megaptera, which means […]