India’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in India released a draft notification under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. This notification introduces the “Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025”. It is component of India’s Carbon Credit Trading ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Microplastics in Caddisflies Casings

Recent research from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands has uncovered a concerning trend regarding caddisfly larvae. Evidence shows that these insects have been using microplastics in their casings since the 1970s. This finding marks the long-standing issue of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM10 Levels in Indian Cities

Recent studies indicate a severe air quality crisis in major Indian cities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that particulate matter (PM10) levels have consistently exceeded national safety standards from 2021 to 2024. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Project SeaCURE

Project SeaCURE is a pioneering initiative based on England’s south coast, aimed at enhancing the ocean’s role in combating climate change. Launched in Weymouth, this pilot project seeks to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from seawater. Funded by the UK ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Royal Munnar Road

The Royal Munnar Road, a historical route in Kerala, has become a focal point of debate in 2025. Originally established between 300 and 250 BC, this 120-kilometre road connected Aluva to Munnar. It was integral for trade and transportation until ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Amaravati as Renewable Energy Capital

Amaravati, the upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to make history as the first city globally to operate entirely on renewable energy. This ambitious project aims to harness 2,700 megawatts of green energy through solar, wind, and hydropower. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

HKH Snow Update Report 2025

The HKH Snow Update Report 2025 was released by the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). It revealed that all three major river basins in the Indian Subcontinent are witnessing highest declines in ‘snow persistence’. This decline threatens ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

GCC Countries Increase Wildlife Conservation Efforts

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has made strides in wildlife conservation. Recent statistics show a 6.6% increase in terrestrial reserves in 2023. This growth reflects a broader commitment to environmental sustainability across the region. About Gulf Cooperation Council Members: Saudi ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New World Screwworm Myiasis

New World Screwworm (NWS) myiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of the screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax. This condition primarily affects livestock but can occasionally infect humans. The recent detection of a human case in Mexico has raised ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Brownfield Projects

The rapid urbanisation of Indian cities has resulted in scarcity of undeveloped land. This has shifted focus towards brownfield projects. These projects involve the redevelopment of previously used sites that are now underutilised or abandoned. They present an opportunity to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs