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

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