Category: Environment Current Affairs

Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Earth Observation (EO) data of Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary revealed that while the settlements increased from 2000 to 2020 at or near the main temple area, a large area of dense forest was converted to open forest during the same period of time. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Junagadh district […]

Bar-Tailed Godwit : Spotted Five bar-tailed godwits were spotted by a naturalist at Pulicat lake recently. Bar-Tailed Godwit is a migratory shorebird renowned for its extraordinary endurance during migration. Scientific Name: Limosa lapponica The bar-tailed godwit species is distributed in northern Europe and Asia, western Alaska, Africa, the Persian Gulf, India, southeast Asia, China and […]

Biomedical Waste: HIV epidemic and incidents like the “Syringe Tide” highlighted the hazards of improper biomedical waste disposal, prompting global and national reforms to safeguard public health and the environment.Mandated segregation of waste at the source into distinct categories.Use of color-coded containers (yellow, red, blue, white) for easy identification and handling.

Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category to drive innovations and explore alternate technologies. It uses kinetic energy of flowing water with practically zero potential head for generation of electrical energy unlike conventional units, which utilize potential energy of water through construction […]

Raimona National Park : In News Personnel of the Assam Forest Department and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) recently arrested three poachers from the Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar. Raimona National Park is located along the Indo-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam. It was declared a national park on June […]

Dunlin : Spotted During Kerala Bird Race Dunlin was among the 192 avian species spotted during the recently held Kochi edition of the Kerala Bird Race. Dunlin is a small shorebird with a droopy bill and is a fully migratory circumpolar breeder. Dunlins are medium-sized sandpipers with a slightly down-curved black bill. During the summer […]

Black thrips: After a year’s gap, the dreaded black thrips infestation has surfaced in the chilli crop once again around Ballari in Karnataka. Black thrips is an invasive pest species. It was first reported in India in 2015 on Papaya. These insects lacerate the tender leaves and flowers before consuming the tissues. Lacerations, especially of […]

Global Matchmaking Platform: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club launched the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) Global Matchmaking Platform is designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of heavy-emitting industries in emerging and developing economies. The idea of the Global Matchmaking Platform was born in December 2023 at the 28th United Nations Climate […]

Bioplastics: Balrampur Chini Mills, Uttar Pradesh one of India’s leading sugar producers, announced a Rs 2,000 crore investment in India’s first bioplastics factory to produce Bioplastics.This project is expected to play a pivotal role in diversifying the sugar industry and contributing to environmental sustainability by introducing biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Bioplastics are derived from renewable […]

Gelephu Mindfulness City: Pitching the upcoming Gelephu Mindfulness City as the biggest “co-operative project” in Bhutan, the Bhutanese Prime Minister recently said that he was grateful for India’s support on the 2,500 sq.km. “Zero Carbon” city being developed. It is an innovative urban development project that integrates economic growth with mindfulness, holistic living and sustainability. […]