Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Indian Express's Environment and Geography Quiz: Key Takeaways
The Central Water Commission is watching over many expanding glacier lakes in the Himalayas.
India is making a law to protect its interests in international waters, guided by the High Seas Treaty.
The treaty aims to protect the oceans by curbing pollution.
New rules are set for Indian fishing boats in the high seas, requiring permission to fish.
The Miombo woodland is a large forest ecosystem in southern Africa.
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides insurance to farmers against different crop problems, although some states have not implemented the scheme.
Over 400 glacial lakes in India are showing expansion.
India is preparing a law to align with the High Seas Treaty.
High Seas Treaty aims to curb pollution and protect marine life.
Indian fishing vessels need authorization for high seas activities.
PMFBY offers insurance against natural calamities for farmers.
- Who
- Central Water Commission, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- What
- Report on glacial lakes expansion, new law on high seas treaty, fishing vessel guidelines, Miombo woodland, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- When
- June 2025, Recently
- Where
- Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Exclusive Economic Zone, High Seas, Southern Africa
- Why
- To monitor glacial lakes, safeguard interests in international waters, enable sustainable fishing, and provide crop insurance.
- Glacial Lake Expansion Monitored
- 432 glacial lakes flagged for monitoring in multiple Himalayan regions.
- High Seas Treaty (BBNJ)
- Deals with activities in international waters to curb pollution and promote sustainable resource use.
- High Seas Treaty Objectives
- Demarcation of protected areas in high seas, similar to national parks.
- Fishing Vessel Guidelines
- Require Indian-flagged vessels to have a Letter of Authorisation (LOA) for high seas fishing.
- LOA Validity
- The LOA's validity is for three years from issuance.
- Miombo Woodland
- A dryland forest ecosystem in southern Africa.
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- Provides insurance against natural calamities, pests, and diseases.