Climate Physical Risk (CPR): Union Home Minister recently emphasized the need for proactive climate risk assessments amidst rising extreme weather events. The article highlighted India’s fragmented approach to Climate Physical Risk (CPR) and called for a unified national framework. Climate Physical Risk (CPR) refers to potential damage from acute (e.g. floods, heatwaves) and chronic (e.g. […]
Category: Environment Current Affairs
PBAT
PBAT: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has introduced compostable bags made from PBAT as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic (SUP). PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer used as an eco-friendly substitute for traditional plastics. It is a copolymer of adipic acid, 1,4-butanediol, and terephthalic acid and can be processed using conventional […]
Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve: Recent camera trap images from Chhattisgarh’s Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) have captured a promising resurgence in wildlife activity, showing extensive use of the forest by carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores alike. Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in the Gariaband and Dhamtari Districts of Chhattisgarh. It was established by joining the […]
Mosura Fentoni
Mosura Fentoni: Scientists have recently described Mosura fentoni, an ancient three-eyed predator that lived approximately 506 million years ago. Mosura fentoni is an extinct species of radiodont, a group of early arthropods, and was a marine predator during the Cambrian period. The species is named after “Mothra,” the fictional moth kaiju, due to its resemblance […]
India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Operators with Liability Reform
India Opens Nuclear Energy Sector to Private Operators with Liability Reform: The Indian government is planning to allow private sector operators to participate in the country’s nuclear energy sector for the first time. Alongside this move, it also proposes to limit their liability, a step seen as essential to attract private investments and technology partnerships. […]
Mixed Green Manure
Mixed Green Manure: The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has introduced two mixed green manure kits to promote eco-friendly soil enrichment practices, enhancing sustainability in Indian agriculture.Mixed green manure involves cultivating multiple plant species together specifically to be ploughed back into the soil to enhance fertility and structure.Unlike single-species green manures, this method offers complementary benefits […]
Algal Bloom Devastates Marine Life
Algal Bloom Devastates Marine Life: A massive toxic algal bloom, caused by algae Karenia mikimotoi (bloom-forming dinoflagellate), has severely impacted South Australia’s coastline, leading to the death of over 200 marine species. The algal bloom has spread over 150 km of coastline, affecting biodiversity hotspots like Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula, and Fleurieu Peninsula. Karenia mikimotoi […]
Yala Glacier Declared ‘Dead’ in Nepal
Yala Glacier Declared ‘Dead’ in Nepal: The Yala Glacier in Nepal, once a crucial site for glaciological training and cryosphere research in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH), has now been officially declared “dead” — marking a significant and symbolic loss in the global climate crisis. On May 12, 2025, scientists, local communities, and monks gathered […]
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years: India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years, prompting experts like to advocate for a stable EPR floor price to formalise recycling and curb environmental and economic losses. E-waste refers to discarded electronic products (mobiles, laptops, TVs, etc.) containing toxic and precious metals. India generated […]
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve: Himachal Pradesh notified Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve, India’s largest protected area (1,585 sq km), to safeguard high-altitude biodiversity, particularly snow leopards, and strengthen wildlife corridors.A protected area in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, notified under Section 36A (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Aims to conserve snow leopards, rare Himalayan fauna, […]
