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

DPS Flamingo Lake Designated as Conservation Reserve

The Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has recently declared DPS Flamingo Lake a conservation reserve. This landmark decision marks the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received such protection. The approval occurred during a board ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Aral Sea

The Aral Sea, once a vast body of water, has undergone geological changes following its dramatic shrinkage. This transformation began in the 1960s due to human interventions in river systems. The consequences of these actions are still being studied , ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Grizzled Giant Squirrel

The Villupuram Forest Division is initiating a population study of the grizzled giant squirrel in the Pakkamalai and Gangavaram hills. This area is rich in biodiversity and is crucial for the conservation of this endangered species. The study aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Toxic Metals in Urban Wildflowers Impact Pollinators

Recent studies indicate that urban wildflowers may absorb toxic metals from contaminated soils. Researchers from the University of Cambridge examined common plants like white clover and bindweed. These plants are crucial for pollinators in cities. The study revealed that they ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Flue Gas Desulphurisation

The Union Environment Ministry is reconsidering its 2015 mandate for Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) in all coal-fired plants. A recent study by the National Institute of Advanced Studies suggests that FGD should only be required for plants using imported or ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Vulture Conservation in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has successfully bred and prepared six vultures for release into the wild. This initiative aims to boost the endangered vulture population and enhance ecological balance. The vultures, originating from the Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre in Kerwa, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Climate Change Threatens Global Blood Supply Chain

Climate change is increasingly impacting various sectors, including healthcare. Recent studies highlight how climate instability threatens the global blood supply chain. Researchers warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather events jeopardise blood safety and availability. This situation poses challenges for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Wet-Bulb Temperature Survival Threshold

Recent studies have raised questions about the widely accepted wet-bulb temperature survival threshold of 35°C. Harvard researchers, in collaboration with the Indian Union environment ministry, discussed heat stress and adaptation strategies in India. Their findings suggest that the critical limit ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

International Big Cat Alliance

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially signed an agreement with India to set up headquarters and main office within the country. This happened more than two months after IBCA became a full international organisation based on a treaty between ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs