CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units in all coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) across India.

According to a new study published in the Springer Nature journal, 49–55% of the vegetation cover of the Mount Kenya Forest Ecosystem (MKFE) is estimated to be destroyed by the year 2040.

 Indian Army airlifted troops (1 Sikh Regiment) to Srinagar, 800+ sorties. India controlled two-thirds of Jammu & Kashmir, rest became PoK. UN brokered ceasefire.

INSV Kaundinya was inducted into the Indian Navy on 21 May 2025 at a formal ceremony held at the Naval Base in Karwar, which is not only a naval ship but also a living example of India's ancient maritime traditions and shipbuilding art.

The Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) is a strategic initiative launched by the Government of India to modernize the maritime sector by replacing conventional fuel-based harbour tugs with environmentally friendly alternatives. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted a legally binding global pandemic treaty to strengthen international cooperation in the event of future pandemics but without the participation of the United States.

The world’s largest Direct Air Capture and Storage (DAC+S) plant, named Mammoth, has started operation in Iceland.

India has initiated its first study on 'Teal Carbon' at the Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan, marking a crucial step towards understanding the role of non-tidal freshwater wetlands in climate mitigation. 

Carbon farming refers to the use of agricultural practices that aim to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels by capturing and storing carbon in the soil and vegetation. 

On May 13, 2025, the 'Bhargavastra' system was successfully tested at the Seward Firing Range in Gopalpur, Odisha.