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Capture the Current Affairs | Week: 1 - Episode 03: April 2025 – Environment & Ecology

Master the environmental headlines of April 2025 with Insights IAS! In this episode, our expert faculty—Rajesh Sir, Suresh Sir, and Vikas Sir—break down high-yield topics for UPSC 2026, bridging the gap between current news and the static syllabus. 🌿 Core Topics Covered: Marine Ecology: The 4th Global Coral Bleaching Event and India’s major reef sites (Lakshadweep & Andaman). Pollution & Tech: Microplastics in the food chain and the mechanics of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) for coal plants. Policy & Governance: The Green Credit Program, Stubble Burning solutions (PUSA Decomposer), and the WHO World Pandemic Treaty. Conservation Missions: National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) institutional framework. Wildlife Spotlight: * Nilgiri Tahr: 50th Anniversary of Eravikulam National Park. Indian Star Tortoise: Major rescue operations in Maharashtra. One-Horned Rhinos: Addressing overcrowding in Kaziranga via translocation. ⏳ Key Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro to April 2025 Environment Affairs 0:14 – Mass Global Coral Bleaching & Indian Reefs 1:47 – Microplastics: Definition & Regulation 2:42 – Green Credit Program: Objectives & Criteria 3:28 – FGD Technology & Stubble Burning Issues 4:41 – WHO Pandemic Treaty & One Health Approach 5:31 – National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) 6:45 – Species in News: Nilgiri Tahr, Star Tortoise & Rhinos 📝 Aspirant Challenge: We discussed several PYQs (2016-2019) regarding coral reefs, microbeads, and crop residue pollutants. Question: Which major National Park in Assam holds two-thirds of the world's One-Horned Rhino population? Comment your answer below! 🔗 Telegram: http://t.me/insightsIAStips 📞 Contact: 080-69405205 | 📧 support@insightsias.com 🌐 Website: http://insightsonindia.com #UPSC2026 #InsightsIAS #EnvironmentCurrentAffairs #WildlifeConservation #ClimateChange #Prelims2026