New Rules for Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently amended the rules for selecting experts in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). These changes aim to enhance transparency and address conflicts of interest among committee members. The amendments ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UN Environmental Summits Face Major Challenges

The United Nations has encountered setbacks in its environmental initiatives during 2024. Four crucial summits held in Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea failed to produce meaningful outcomes. These gatherings aimed to align goals among governments, researchers, and civil ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Scrub Typhus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu

Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection that is currently spreading in Tamil Nadu. Districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tirupattur, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Vellore have reported numerous cases. The Public Health Department has issued an alert, urging immediate measures to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline

India has made progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, emissions decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019 levels. This decline is part of India’s broader strategy to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. The country aims to further ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Groundwater Nitrate Contamination in India

India faces groundwater contamination issue, particularly due to excessive nitrates. The Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) reports that as of 2023, 440 districts have unsafe nitrate levels, up from 359 in 2017. This rise poses health risks, especially for children, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Gaza Faces Hypothermia Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified due to severe cold weather. In just one week, six infants have succumbed to hypothermia. The ongoing conflict has restricted access to essential winter aid and medical support. Over 45,500 lives have been ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Water Surges in Rajasthan’s Desert Town

On December 28, 2023, a surprising event unfolded in Mohangarh, Rajasthan. During a tubewell drilling operation, water unexpectedly gushed from the ground, prompting speculation about the ancient Saraswati River’s resurgence. However, experts clarified that this phenomenon was likely due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bhopal Toxic Waste Disposal Begins in Pithampur

A step has been taken to remove hazardous waste from the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. This action follows a stern directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which urged authorities to act swiftly to clear the site. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Uttrakhand Forest Department Establishes Mahabharata Vatika

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has established two gardens in Haldwani, showcasing plant species referenced in ancient Indian epics. These gardens, named Ramayana Vatika and Mahabharata Vatika, aim to highlight the ecological wisdom embedded in these texts. Mahabharata Vatika Overview Mahabharata ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

NMCG Approves Key Ganga Conservation Projects

The 59th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has recently taken place. Chaired by Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital, this meeting focused on approving vital projects aimed at the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga River. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs