CURRENT AFFAIRS

In India and many other countries, sand has become synonymous with illegal mining, mafia networks, and environmental degradation.

Rapid urbanization, vehicular growth, industrialization, and construction activities have severely affected air quality in India. Today, urban India ranks among the most polluted regions in the world — where clean air has become not only a basic need but also a matter of justice.

India is hosting the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from 27–30 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Carbon trading and markets have become an important tool of modern climate policy and sustainable development.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified methodologies under the Green Credit Program (GCP), 2023, for the “calculation of green credits for afforestation activities.”

The industrial sector is the backbone of India’s economy —  it is a major source of employment, production, and exports.

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.