Environment Current Affairs

NSAIDs and Avian Scavengers

March 28, 2025

The availability of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like diclofenac and flunixin poses risk to avian scavengers in South America. A recent study found a widespread registration of these drugs across ten Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. Researchers revealed that these substances ..

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Light Fishing Threatens India’s Coastal Ecosystems

March 28, 2025

India’s extensive coastline is facing challenges from illegal fishing practices, particularly light fishing. This method employs high-intensity artificial lights to attract fish, causing severe ecological damage and threatening traditional fishers’ livelihoods. Despite a national ban on this practice in 2017, ..

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Freshwater Ecosystems Face Deoxygenation Crisis

March 27, 2025

Recent studies reveal alarming trends in freshwater ecosystems. Climate change and heat waves are reducing dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes globally. A comprehensive analysis of over 15,000 lakes indicates that 83% of them are experiencing deoxygenation. This phenomenon poses ..

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‘Control of Pollution’ Scheme

March 27, 2025

The recent parliamentary report marks issue regarding pollution control funding in India. The Union Environment Ministry allocated Rs 858 crore for the ‘Control of Pollution’ scheme in the financial year 2024-25. However, less than 1% of this allocation has been ..

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India and Singapore Sign LOI on Green Shipping Corridor

March 26, 2025

On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) during the Singapore Maritime Week. This partnership aims to enhance maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation. The agreement is ..

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Global Dam Safety and Future Risks

March 26, 2025

Recently, study published in *Nature Water* brought into light alarming projections regarding dam failures worldwide. Researchers estimated that 23 large dam failures could occur globally by 2035. This study puts stress on the critical need for enhanced investment in dam ..

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Black Carbon Threatens HKH

March 25, 2025

Recent studies highlight the critical role of black carbon in climate change. A report by the Clean Air Fund and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development reveals that black carbon, a potent climate pollutant, is responsible for nearly half ..

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Sundarbans Groundwater Crisis

March 24, 2025

The Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest located at the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, faces a severe groundwater crisis. This unique ecosystem, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, is home to diverse flora and fauna, including ..

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What is Hawala?

March 24, 2025

The use of hawala networks has surged in recent years, particularly for illegal activities such as poaching and money laundering. An investigation revealed that a poaching network in central India has exploited these informal money transfer systems to facilitate the ..

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Glacier Thinning in Hindu Kush Himalaya

March 22, 2025

The world is witnessing alarming rates of glacier thinning, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. A recent United Nations report marks that glaciers in this area are retreating 65% faster from 2011 to 2020 compared to the previous ..

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