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Exercise : Environment - Latest Current Affairs
  • Environment - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which organization, along with IRENA, signed an MoU to promote the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy?
UNEP
WWF
IUCN
UNESCO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration aims to promote a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources while ensuring environmental sustainability. The partnership focuses on balancing energy transition goals with conservation priorities, minimizing ecological impacts, and supporting sustainable development practices. By uniting conservation expertise and renewable energy advocacy, IUCN and IRENA intend to foster greener, more responsible energy systems for a sustainable global future.

2.
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, recently inducted into the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, is located in which state?
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Jammu & Kashmir
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves during the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves held in Hangzhou, China. Covering an area of 7,770 sq. km in the Western Himalayas, this reserve was originally designated a national biosphere reserve in 2009. Its recognition by UNESCO now makes it India’s 13th site in the global network. The inclusion highlights the ecological significance of the fragile cold desert ecosystem, which supports unique biodiversity, cultural heritage, and sustainable development initiatives, marking a step forward in international conservation efforts.

3.
In which country did Typhoon Mitag make landfall?
Japan
Philippines
China
Vietnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Typhoon Mitag, the 17th typhoon of the year, made landfall in Guangdong Province, China, particularly affecting Shanwei City with strong winds of up to 25 m/s near its center. Authorities expect the typhoon to weaken gradually as it moves northwest at 10–15 km/h. In response to the threat, China’s State Flood Control initiated a Level-IV emergency to ensure preparedness and reduce potential damage. The event underlines the vulnerability of coastal provinces in China to seasonal typhoons and highlights the importance of early warning systems and effective disaster management to protect lives and infrastructure from severe weather events.

4.
In which Indian state is the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, where tigers from Tadoba-Andhari and Pench reserves are being translocated, located?
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in Maharashtra, spread across Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, and Ratnagiri districts of the Western Ghats. Established in 2010, it was formed by merging Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. Although rich in dense forests and biodiversity, the reserve has largely been home to transient tigers without a stable breeding population. To revive its tiger population, the Union Environment Ministry and NTCA approved the capture and translocation of 8 tigers from Tadoba-Andhari and Pench Tiger Reserves. This initiative will help restore predator-prey balance, strengthen ecological corridors, and align with India’s wider Project Tiger conservation goals.

5.
How long will the totality of the September 2025 Blood Moon last?
82 Minutes
60 Minutes
70 Minutes
90 Minutes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The September 2025 Blood Moon is remarkable because it will last for a total of 82 minutes, making it the longest total lunar eclipse of the year. This duration surpasses the usual range of 60–70 minutes, giving skywatchers an extended opportunity to observe the Moon’s transformation into a deep red hue caused by Earth’s atmosphere scattering sunlight. Such extended eclipses are rare and hold both scientific and cultural importance, allowing astronomers to study atmospheric conditions while also captivating audiences across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia.