Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 old thermal power sites chosen for new nuclear power projects, Pg17

India repurposes old thermal power sites for nuclear projects, targeting 100 GWe capacity by 2047, SHANTI Act enables private sector.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

16 May, 2026

3 old thermal power sites chosen for new nuclear power projects, Pg17

India repurposes old thermal power sites for nuclear projects, targeting 100 GWe capacity by 2047, SHANTI Act enables private sector.

16 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, one invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape, Pg4

Delhi's Asola Bhatti Sanctuary Grapples with Invasive Tree Species Covering 63% of Area, Threatening Native Ecosystem

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

14 May, 2026

At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, one invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape, Pg4

Delhi's Asola Bhatti Sanctuary Grapples with Invasive Tree Species Covering 63% of Area, Threatening Native Ecosystem

14 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, centralizes power, undermining federalism and local governance in environmental policy implementation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, centralizes power, undermining federalism and local governance in environmental policy implementation.

12 May, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

12 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

11 May, 2026

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

11 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 proposes phasing out ICE vehicles; CAFE-3 norms revision faces delays, hindering India's electrification goals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 May, 2026

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 proposes phasing out ICE vehicles; CAFE-3 norms revision faces delays, hindering India's electrification goals.

11 May, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Western Ghats biodiversity faces alarming gap: 35% dragonfly, damselfly species missing, indicating ecological stress and habitat loss.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 May, 2026

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Western Ghats biodiversity faces alarming gap: 35% dragonfly, damselfly species missing, indicating ecological stress and habitat loss.

10 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' tag, Pg5

Delhi's Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' status after 32 years, enhancing ecological protection and preventing encroachments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

10 May, 2026

Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' tag, Pg5

Delhi's Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' status after 32 years, enhancing ecological protection and preventing encroachments.

10 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Little time to adapt, loss of livelihood: Auto industry opposes proposed two-wheeler ban, Pg6

Auto industry opposes Delhi's proposed ban on ICE two-wheelers citing livelihood loss, import dependence, and economic instability concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 May, 2026

Little time to adapt, loss of livelihood: Auto industry opposes proposed two-wheeler ban, Pg6

Auto industry opposes Delhi's proposed ban on ICE two-wheelers citing livelihood loss, import dependence, and economic instability concerns.

8 May, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Santa Marta Conference highlights Global South's role in equitable green transition amid geopolitical tensions and ecological exploitation concerns.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 May, 2026

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Santa Marta Conference highlights Global South's role in equitable green transition amid geopolitical tensions and ecological exploitation concerns.

8 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Proposal for Arunachal's Kalai-II hydel project skips mentioning 'endangered bird habitat', Pg10

Arunachal's 1200 MW Kalai-II hydel project proposal omits critically endangered White-Bellied Heron habitat, raising environmental concerns and FAC scrutiny.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

8 May, 2026

Proposal for Arunachal's Kalai-II hydel project skips mentioning 'endangered bird habitat', Pg10

Arunachal's 1200 MW Kalai-II hydel project proposal omits critically endangered White-Bellied Heron habitat, raising environmental concerns and FAC scrutiny.

8 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 May, 2026

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

7 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rare rusty-spotted cat, 'Near Threatened' species, sighted breeding near Delhi, indicating Aravallis' biodiversity importance despite urbanization.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 May, 2026

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rare rusty-spotted cat, 'Near Threatened' species, sighted breeding near Delhi, indicating Aravallis' biodiversity importance despite urbanization.

7 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pollution shift: Air quality dashboard shows rise in Ozone as NO2, CO decline, Pg4

Delhi's air quality dashboard reveals ozone pollution surge amid declining NO2 and CO levels, posing new environmental challenges.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 May, 2026

Pollution shift: Air quality dashboard shows rise in Ozone as NO2, CO decline, Pg4

Delhi's air quality dashboard reveals ozone pollution surge amid declining NO2 and CO levels, posing new environmental challenges.

6 May, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Nations push for 'Ecocide' recognition under Rome Statute amid concerns over environmental toll of wars and jurisdictional challenges.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 May, 2026

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Nations push for 'Ecocide' recognition under Rome Statute amid concerns over environmental toll of wars and jurisdictional challenges.

6 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

India considers IBAM to counter EU's CBAM, aiming to retain carbon revenues for domestic green projects and ensure fair trade.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 May, 2026

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

India considers IBAM to counter EU's CBAM, aiming to retain carbon revenues for domestic green projects and ensure fair trade.

4 May, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Southern States told to use clean air funds, Pg1

NGT directs Southern States to strictly implement National Clean Air Programme, flags under-utilisation of funds, and disproportionate spending on road dust control.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 May, 2026

Southern States told to use clean air funds, Pg1

NGT directs Southern States to strictly implement National Clean Air Programme, flags under-utilisation of funds, and disproportionate spending on road dust control.

3 May, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can Vantara solve Colombia’s hippo problem?, Pg12

Vantara offers to home 80 Colombian hippos facing euthanasia amid ecological concerns and CITES scrutiny over animal imports.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 May, 2026

Can Vantara solve Colombia’s hippo problem?, Pg12

Vantara offers to home 80 Colombian hippos facing euthanasia amid ecological concerns and CITES scrutiny over animal imports.

3 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

How States are turning heat-action plans into mandates, Pg11

States integrate heat-action plans into mandates through localized planning, climate budgeting, and multi-sectoral efforts for effective climate resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

3 May, 2026

How States are turning heat-action plans into mandates, Pg11

States integrate heat-action plans into mandates through localized planning, climate budgeting, and multi-sectoral efforts for effective climate resilience.

3 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 May, 2026

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India boosts solar, coal power amid El Nino fears and rising summer energy demand, ensuring grid stability and supply.

2 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 old thermal power sites chosen for new nuclear power projects, Pg17

3 old thermal power sites chosen for new nuclear power projects, Pg17

At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, one invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape, Pg4

At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, one invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape, Pg4

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

A decentralised solution for waste crisis, Pg8

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

‘Dragonfly, damselfly species missing in the Western Ghats’, Pg11

Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' tag, Pg5

Central Ridge gets 'reserved forest' tag, Pg5

Little time to adapt, loss of livelihood: Auto industry opposes proposed two-wheeler ban, Pg6

Little time to adapt, loss of livelihood: Auto industry opposes proposed two-wheeler ban, Pg6

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Road from Santa Marta, to an equitable green transition, Pg12

Proposal for Arunachal's Kalai-II hydel project skips mentioning 'endangered bird habitat', Pg10

Proposal for Arunachal's Kalai-II hydel project skips mentioning 'endangered bird habitat', Pg10

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Pollution shift: Air quality dashboard shows rise in Ozone as NO2, CO decline, Pg4

Pollution shift: Air quality dashboard shows rise in Ozone as NO2, CO decline, Pg4

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

‘Ecocide’: Where international law stands in tackling war toll on environment, Pg11

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

Keeping India’s carbon money at home, Pg6

Southern States told to use clean air funds, Pg1

Southern States told to use clean air funds, Pg1

Can Vantara solve Colombia’s hippo problem?, Pg12

Can Vantara solve Colombia’s hippo problem?, Pg12

How States are turning heat-action plans into mandates, Pg11

How States are turning heat-action plans into mandates, Pg11

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer power demand, Pg10

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