CURRENT AFFAIRS

On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, the Centre for Science and Environment released its annual report, 'State of India's Environment in Figures 2025'.

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is a premier scientific organization in India, functioning under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. 

It is a special judicial body established for the expeditious resolution of environmental protection and natural resource conservation matters.

Steel slag is a solid waste by-product produced during the steel-making process, especially in basic oxygen furnaces (BOF) and electric arc furnaces (EAF). 

India is home to nearly 18% of the global population. However, India has access to only about 4% of the world’s freshwater resources.

The 'Jal Hi Amrit' initiative was introduced as part of the government's 100-day agenda under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0). 

The GFC Fund launched its first project call in late 2024. This initiative aims to help developing countries manage chemicals and waste safely and sustainably.

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.

At the core of the vision of a developed India by 2047 is inclusive growth that ensures that development reaches every citizen, every business, and every sector. This requires an efficient and scalable logistics network, from seamless supply chains to last-mile connectivity.

Introduction: Saara hardwickii is a spiny-tailed lizard, the only herbivorous lizard in India.