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

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