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Exercise : Environment - Latest Current Affairs
- Environment - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which company partnered with State Bank of India for the 'Bottles for Change' initiative?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bisleri partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) on September 5, 2026, to implement the 'Bottles for Change' initiative across SBI offices. The initiative focuses on responsible plastic waste management through proper segregation, collection, and recycling of plastic waste. The partnership supports SBI’s sustainability goals, including its target of achieving Net Zero emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2055. It also contributes to India’s broader target of achieving net zero emissions by 2070 and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Bisleri advances its environmental efforts through its Sustainability 2.0 framework and the Bisleri Greener Promise.
Date : 2026-09-08
2.
Which country declared an emergency in Serian after the Air Pollution Index reached 519 due to severe haze?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malaysia declared an emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak after the Air Pollution Index (API) reached 519, far exceeding the hazardous threshold of 300. The severe haze was primarily caused by forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia, with smoke crossing into Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Malaysian authorities introduced measures including cloud-seeding operations to induce rainfall and reduce airborne particles. The emergency applies specifically to Serian within an approximately 20-kilometre radius. Despite the emergency declaration, essential services such as supermarkets, gas stations, and banks continue to operate while authorities monitor the pollution and environmental conditions.
Date : 2026-09-06
3.
Which city became the first in India to achieve Zero Legacy Waste status under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Depalpur became the first city in India to achieve Zero Legacy Waste status under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative on August 31, 2026. The city successfully remediated 1,250 metric tonnes of accumulated waste that had built up over five years. Depalpur worked as a mentee city, with Indore serving as its mentor under the initiative’s Each One Teach One model. The effort also recovered recyclable materials, directed Refuse Derived Fuel to cement factories, and introduced a four-bin waste segregation system. The dumpsite was subsequently transformed into a green space and community hub, supporting cleaner and more sustainable urban development.
Date : 2026-09-01
4.
Which Indian water technology and engineering company joined the United Nations Global Compact Network India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WAE joined the United Nations Global Compact Network India on August 25, 2026, to align its operations with global sustainability standards. The company committed to the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Its sustainability efforts are aligned with five SDGs, including Clean Water and Sanitation, Industry and Innovation, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action, and Partnerships. WAE focuses on circular water systems, atmospheric water generation, and IoT-enabled monitoring to develop decentralised and digitally intelligent water ecosystems. The company will also report its sustainability progress through the Communication on Progress (CoP) framework, promoting transparency and accountability.
Date : 2026-08-30
5.
Which sanctuary has been identified as a critical breeding stronghold for the Black-necked Stork?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Khijadiya Sanctuary in Gujarat has been identified as a critical breeding stronghold for the Black-necked Stork. A scientific study conducted by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation confirmed four active nests, with each breeding pair successfully producing two fledglings. The sanctuary recorded a peak seasonal population of 21 Black-necked Storks, including eight juveniles and five non-breeding adults. Located in Jamnagar district, Khijadiya is a Ramsar Site designated in 2022 and is notable for its combination of freshwater and saltwater wetland habitats, making it an important site for bird conservation.
Date : 2026-08-28
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