Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Conservation, Pollution and Degradation.
Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.
Amidst increasing extreme weather events, India and China explore climate resilience cooperation, focusing on disaster mitigation, urban planning, and bridging the finance gap.
NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.
Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.
Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.
India launches comprehensive Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, integrating scientific monitoring, community participation, and technology for habitat protection in Northeast India.
Kerala moves to remove illegal geotags from Google Maps to safeguard sensitive forest ecosystems, wildlife corridors, and prevent disaster-prone entries.
Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.
Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.
Lab-grown diamonds emerge as a sustainable, ethical alternative to mined stones, addressing environmental damage, conflict, and worker exploitation with advanced technology and government support.
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Facing extinction, Chhattisgarh launches ambitious plan to translocate wild buffaloes from Assam, establishing enclosures and a five-point conservation strategy.
Kerala faces renewed devastating landslides and floods due to intense rainfall, offshore trough, and human interventions, highlighting its inherent vulnerability.
India shifts conservation focus beyond isolated protected areas to integrated landscape management, leveraging OECMs and ecological corridors amidst infrastructure expansion.
Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.
Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.
India boosts solar capacity with PM-SSY, targeting 5,000 MW floating solar and storage, driving clean energy transition and global leadership.
Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.
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