Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Aug, 2026

BRICS Is Working For A Future That Puts The Planet First, Pg13

India-led BRICS meeting champions people-centric environmental action, focusing on sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, circular economy, and climate adaptation for a greener future.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2026

Amid E20 Row, First Talks Underway On Feasibility Of An E10 Option As Well, Pg7

Amid E20 fuel row, government explores offering E10 petrol option for older vehicles, addressing mileage and engine damage concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
19 Aug, 2026

BRICS calls EU’s carbon tax ‘punitive, unilateral’, Pg12

BRICS nations strongly oppose EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as punitive, demanding increased adaptation finance for developing countries.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
19 Aug, 2026

12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four knowledge compendiums on sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, greening approaches, and circular economy practices.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

States can't block elephant corridors fearing crop damage: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court orders Centre to conduct fresh survey of elephant corridors, asserting states cannot block them over crop damage fears, prioritizing wildlife movement.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

Why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, PgII

Adivasi communities in Bundelkhand are fiercely resisting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, facing displacement and loss of ancestral land and livelihoods.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

The road to E20 is not without bumps, Pg8

India's rapid E20 fuel transition faces significant challenges, including mileage drops, vehicle compatibility issues, and contamination risks, sparking a complex policy debate.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

Losing forest for trees, Pg6

CAG audit exposes Green India Mission's failure to improve forest quality and cover, highlighting a critical gap in India's climate change mitigation efforts.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2026

India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

India launches its first-ever comprehensive guide on Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17, emphasizing conservation, biodiversity, and climate resilience for sustainable land management.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Aug, 2026

Assam floods are not only story of a river's vagaries, Pg15

Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsTechnology Missions in AgricultureEconomics of Animal RearingConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2026

India's sweet revolution depends on this: Safeguard the bee, sustainability is key, Pg15

India's booming honey sector, second largest globally, hinges on safeguarding bees, diversifying exports, and boosting domestic consumption for sustainable economic growth.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
17 Aug, 2026

Hara Mangrove Forests, Pg II

Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Aug, 2026

Panel flags absence of policy to shut mines in Meghalaya, Pg14

High Court panel criticizes Meghalaya's persistent failure to adopt a mine closure policy, leaving thousands of dangerous rat-hole mines open.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Why India Needs More Power For AI, Chips And Data Centres, Pg11

India targets 100 GWe nuclear power by 2047, deploying SMRs and private investment to meet surging energy demands from AI and data centers.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

Never too soon to switch to an electric vehicle, Pg11

New analysis confirms switching to an EV, even from a new fossil-fuel car, drastically cuts lifecycle carbon emissions, repaying manufacturing debt within three years.

Constitutional BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Aug, 2026

CAG audit highlights major gaps in Green India Mission, Pg9

CAG audit reveals Green India Mission's massive 90%+ shortfall in forest cover targets, citing inadequate funding, poor coordination, and weak monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Aug, 2026

Island Administration Looking at Data Centre Project on Nicobar, Pg14

Andaman & Nicobar administration invites proposals for a private-sector-led Green AI/Data Centre on Nicobar, facing tribal opposition to the larger mega infrastructure plan.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Aug, 2026

Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11

Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Aug, 2026

Rajasthan Clears Draft UCC Bill With A Clause For Live-In Relations, Pg14

Rajasthan Cabinet approves draft UCC Bill, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, and ensuring equal inheritance rights, excluding Scheduled Tribes.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Aug, 2026

SC has nurtured environmental law. Do its decisions look distant today?, Pg12

Supreme Court's historical role in nurturing environmental law through landmark judgments faces scrutiny amidst concerns over inconsistent application in infrastructure projects.

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