CURRENT AFFAIRS

Climate change is affecting all life forms and human societies directly and indirectly. It results in extreme weather events, rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and biodiversity loss. These impacts are particularly severe for vulnerable communities, marginal farmers, Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and environmental resources.

Climate change has become one of the most urgent global crises, threatening both humanity and ecosystems. Rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss are clear indicators of this challenge. Its impacts extend beyond the environment to social and economic structures. To address this crisis, mitigation and adaptation are two key strategies that need to be implemented with effective financial support, global cooperation, and technological innovation.

The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP-29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has proposed guidelines to standardize the operating temperature limits of air conditioners across the country.

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).