Environment Current Affairs

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority has directed Delhi and neighbouring States to implement…

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Scientists have found a rare Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a bird with both female and male plumage…

Brahma Kamal flowers bloom in Chamoli, Uttarakhand

Brahma Kamal flowers, which used to bloom from August to mid-September, are now blooming in…

Ratification of seven Persistent Organic Pollutants listed under Stockholm Convention

The Union Cabinet has approved the Ratification of seven (7) chemicals listed under Stockholm Convention…

Centre extended deadline for new emission norms for tractors, construction vehicles

The central government has extended deadlines for the applicability of new emission norms for construction…

Toxins in water killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana

Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana this year…

Centre notified new standards for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

The road transport and highways ministry has notified new standards for safety evaluation of environment…

India is home to largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros

India is home to the largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in the world with…

Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program

The Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 countries took place through video conferencing under…

Mahatma Gandhi criticized people for polluting rivers 100 years ago

Almost 100 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi criticized people for polluting the rivers and other water…