World Drought Atlas 2024: UN Report

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released a report on December 2, 2024, titled “The World Drought Atlas,” which warns that by 2050, approximately 75% of the global population will face drought challenges. This report emerged during a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Delhi Zoo Trials Nano Bubble Technology

The Delhi Zoo has initiated a trial for a new water purification technology, which aims to enhance the health of aquatic animals and improve pond conditions. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, launched this ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

EU Invests €4.6 Billion in Clean Hydrogen

The European Commission (EC) has announced an investment in clean hydrogen and decarbonization technologies and aims to enhance the EU’s commitment to climate neutrality. The funding will be sourced from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). EU Emissions Trading ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

9th International Conference on Waste to Worth

The 9th International Conference on Waste to Worth brought into light India’s commitment to sustainable practices. Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, stressed the need for a skilled workforce in recycling technologies, which focused on innovation and global partnerships to tackle ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Top UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a very important case regarding nations’ obligations to combat climate change. This case could set a precedent for future lawsuits worldwide. Vanuatu, a small island nation, spearheads the initiative for an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

African Openbill Stork Makes Rare Appearance in Kerala

The African openbill stork has been spotted in Kerala, its first sighting in the state. The observation was made by Subin K.S., a birdwatcher from Thrissur. He saw the bird during a survey in the Kanjani Kole fields. Previously, this ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Air Pollution from Wildfires Causes Millions of Deaths

A recent study has revealed alarming statistics about air pollution from landscape fires, conducted by Australian researchers, it marks the severe health impacts worldwide. Over 1.5 million deaths occur annually due to this pollution, which emphasizes the urgent need for ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India, ISA Sign Agreement on Solar Project in Pacific Islands

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance. This agreement, made on November 26, 2024, focuses on solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles, which aims to enhance energy access in these ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Indian Railways Reaches 97% Electrification, Aims for 100% Green Network

Indian Railways is advancing rapidly in electrifying its Broad Gauge railway lines. In 2024, approximately 97% of the network is electrified, which was shared by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a Lok Sabha response. Electrification Milestones Since the fiscal year ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Dunlin, a Near Threatened Bird, Spotted During Kerala Bird Race

The recent Kochi edition of the Kerala Bird Race showcased 192 bird species and among them was the Dunlin, a small shorebird now classified as “Near Threatened”. This change reflects an increase in risk from “Least Concern” in 2023, which ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs