Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

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

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

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

India's first green methanol plant in Kutch to convert invasive weed into marine fuel, reducing emissions and import dependence.

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

1 May, 2026

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

India's first green methanol plant in Kutch to convert invasive weed into marine fuel, reducing emissions and import dependence.

1 May, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Embers in the air, Pg10

Nilgiris grapples with intense wildfires exacerbated by climate variability, human activities, and challenging terrain, prompting calls for long-term mitigation strategies.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

1 May, 2026

Embers in the air, Pg10

Nilgiris grapples with intense wildfires exacerbated by climate variability, human activities, and challenging terrain, prompting calls for long-term mitigation strategies.

1 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Could it have too many tigers? Why MP faces this question & what are the answers, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh seeks assessment on tiger carrying capacity amidst rising population and human-animal conflict, driven by prey availability and habitat fragmentation.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 May, 2026

Could it have too many tigers? Why MP faces this question & what are the answers, Pg13

Madhya Pradesh seeks assessment on tiger carrying capacity amidst rising population and human-animal conflict, driven by prey availability and habitat fragmentation.

1 May, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources India and its Neighbourhood Relations Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Apr, 2026

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

30 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

29 Apr, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Great Indian Bustard chick, hatched via innovative method, likely lost to predators after learning to fly in Kutch grassland.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Great Indian Bustard chick, hatched via innovative method, likely lost to predators after learning to fly in Kutch grassland.

29 Apr, 2026

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

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

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

28 Apr, 2026

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

28 Apr, 2026

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

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

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

27 Apr, 2026

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

27 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Apr, 2026

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

26 Apr, 2026

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

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

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

25 Apr, 2026

Incremental change, Pg8

India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.

25 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Apr, 2026

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Climate change threatens 36% of animal habitats by 2085 due to extreme weather events, says new study.

25 Apr, 2026

Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Apr, 2026

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.

25 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

24 Apr, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Apr, 2026

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

24 Apr, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Apr, 2026

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

23 Apr, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

India’s first green methanol plant to turn Kutch’s most invasive weed into marine fuel, Pg16

​Embers in the air, Pg10

​Embers in the air, Pg10

Could it have too many tigers? Why MP faces this question & what are the answers, Pg13

Could it have too many tigers? Why MP faces this question & what are the answers, Pg13

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

Mystery of 'missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials — 'it had learnt to fly', Pg13

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Incremental change, Pg8

Incremental change, Pg8

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Extreme events could impact 36% of land animal habitats by 2085, says new study, Pg14

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

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