Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024

The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for 2024 was released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri CR Patil. This report, prepared by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs, provides crucial data for stakeholders to make ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

November 2024 – Record Warmth in India

November 2024 marked climatic event for India, as it became the second warmest November in 123 years. The average maximum temperature reached 29.37ºC, exceeding the normal by 0.62ºC. This unusual warmth has raised concerns about food security and ecological stability. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

2024 – A Year of Climate Crisis: UN Report

The United Nations has reported extreme weather patterns and record-breaking heat, urging immediate global action to avert disaster. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached alarming highs, contributing to a worrying trend of escalating temperatures. Extreme Weather Events 2024 has seen severe ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Stellaria bengalensis: New Plant Species Discovered in West Bengal

Recently, researchers identified a new plant species named Stellaria bengalensis in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, which adds to the biodiversity of the region and marks the ongoing exploration of India’s flora. Discovery Details The plant was discovered by Arya S. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Denmark Strait Cataract: The World’s Tallest and Largest Underwater Waterfall

Deep beneath the Arctic waters lies the Denmark Strait cataract, the world’s largest waterfall, 11,500 feet in height, and is located between Greenland and Iceland. This underwater phenomenon is crucial for Earth’s climate and oceanic systems, yet it remains completely ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Rajasthan Launches M-Sand 2024 Policy

Rajasthan has revealed the M-Sand 2024 policy to enhance the manufactured sand industry and address the growing demand for sand in construction while promoting sustainability. The state currently requires approximately 70 million tonnes of river sand annually, yet local M-sand ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Biodiversity Credit Market

The voluntary biodiversity credit market has gained traction as a method for funding conservation efforts and involves private companies investing in projects aimed at protecting and restoring biodiversity. However, recent research raises concerns about its effectiveness and potential drawbacks. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

China to Build World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra Near India Border

China has recently approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, located in Tibet near the Indian border, which is poised to cost approximately $137 billion. The dam has sparked concerns among neighboring countries, particularly India ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bald Eagle Officially Recognised as America’s National Bird

The bald eagle, a powerful symbol of the United States, has received formal recognition as the national bird, conferred by President Joe Biden through legislation passed by Congress. The bald eagle is distinguished by its striking white head, yellow beak, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)

Scientists have recently studied ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan and uncovered details about Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million years ago. This event caused a critical lack of oxygen in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs