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Why in the News ? According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by IQAir, Delhi recorded the second-worst PM2.5 concentration globally, exceeding WHO’s safe limit by over 20 times. India had six of the world’s ten most polluted cities, highlighting severe air quality challenges. Findings from the IQAir Report: The World Air Quality Report …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Loss and Damage Fund (LDF), created at COP27 (2022) to support developing nations facing climate disasters, faces uncertainty as the U.S. withdraws its financial commitment. This raises concerns over the future of global climate finance and justice. Background and Purpose: Established at COP27 (2022) to assist developing nations facing climate-related …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Ahead of COP30, Brazil’s Environment Minister Marina Silva emphasized the need for additional global mechanisms to ensure countries fulfill climate commitments, proposing stronger monitoring frameworks alongside the Paris Agreement to enhance accountability and climate action. Need for Additional Climate Governance Structures: Brazil, the host of COP30, has proposed new multilateral mechanisms …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A study published in ACS Food Science & Technology found that tea leaves adsorb heavy metals like lead and cadmium during brewing. This discovery highlights tea’s potential role in reducing heavy metal exposure, benefiting global public health. How Tea Leaves Remove Heavy Metals? A new study reveals that tea leaves can …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Global sea ice cover has reached a record low of 15.76 million sq km as of February 13, 2025. Scientists attribute this decline to warmer oceans, stronger winds, and extreme weather events, raising concerns over climate change and global warming. Recent Decline in Sea Ice: The combined Arctic and Antarctic sea …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India is preparing to submit its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement, providing an updated greenhouse gas inventory and climate action efforts. The report, delayed from the December 2024 deadline, will undergo an external UN review. About India’s BTR Submission India is finalizing its first-ever Biannual Transparency Report …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Water Resources GS-3: Disaster Management ,Infrastructure Focus: On January 27, 2025, a government expert committee recommended rebuilding the Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, which was destroyed in October 2023 by a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). The decision, based on the dam’s commercial viability, has raised concerns over climate risks, environmental sustainability, and long-term …
Read MoreWhy in News? World Radio Day is observed on 13th February 2025 to highlight radio’s significance in communication. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes radio’s role in spreading awareness, disaster response, and promoting sustainable practices to combat climate challenges globally. Theme for 2025: “Radio and Climate Change” The theme for this year, “Radio …
Read MoreWhy the news? India Energy Week 2025, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, highlights India’s leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable mobility. Key initiatives include expanding non-fossil fuel capacity, boosting hydrogen adoption, and launching the 10th OALP bidding round. Key Highlights of the India Energy Week 2025 : PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Srjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST at AIIMS New Delhi, emphasizing sustainability and a paradigm shift from waste to wealth. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named Srjanam, at …
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