Temperature Flips

Recent studies highlight an alarming increase in rapid temperature flips globally. Over 60% of the world has experienced these drastic temperature changes since 1961. The implications for ecosystems and human health are severe, particularly for low-income countries. What are Temperature ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Musk Deer Conservation in India

Recent reports highlight the lack of effective conservation efforts for musk deer in India. Classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), musk deer face numerous challenges. Despite being protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Canadian Wildfires Cause Global Dimming

In June 2023, Canadian wildfires impacted New York City. Smoke from these wildfires caused a dramatic cooling effect of approximately 3 degrees Celsius in the city. This phenomenon is attributed to a process known as global dimming. While this cooling ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Coral Bleaching Crisis

Coral reefs are facing an unprecedented crisis due to global bleaching events. Since January 2023, over 80% of the world’s coral reefs have been affected. Scientists warn that this event is the worst on record, impacting reefs in at least ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence

The relationship between climate change and gender-based violence is increasingly evident. A recent study by the UN Spotlight Initiative marks the alarming rise in violence against women and girls due to climate impacts. Extreme weather events, displacement, and economic instability ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Soil Pollution and Its Global Impact on Agriculture

Recent studies have revealed alarming levels of soil pollution caused by toxic heavy metals and metalloids. A study published in April 2025 indicates that the contamination is severely affecting crop yields and food safety worldwide. The research marks a heavily ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Freshwater Fish Species in Western Ghats

Recent research from the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources in Kochi has revealed two new species of freshwater fish in the Western Ghats. The species, Labeo uru and Labeo chekida, were identified after resolving the long-standing taxonomic confusion surrounding ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Climate Tipping Points

Recent studies indicate an alarming 62% risk of triggering climate tipping points if current global emission policies persist. These tipping points include phenomena such as the collapse of ice sheets and the death of coral reefs. Researchers from the universities ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Akshvi Digital Wallet

India, the world’s most populous country, faces challenges from extreme weather events. Between 2019 and 2023, it incurred over $56 billion in damages due to climate-induced disasters. To address this, the non-profit SEEDS India has developed Akshvi, a digital wallet ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Cities’ Resilience

The increasing challenges of flooding and climate change have prompted coastal cities like Mangaluru and Chennai to adopt nature-based solutions (NbS). A recent report by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) advocates for these strategies to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs