Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

India eyes green urea production by 2028, aiming for self-reliance and reduced import dependency amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

30 Mar, 2026

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

India eyes green urea production by 2028, aiming for self-reliance and reduced import dependency amid geopolitical uncertainties.

30 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Mar, 2026

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

29 Mar, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Team uses recirculating water to inject CO2 into rocks, Pg13

Scientists successfully trap 131 tonnes of CO2 in Saudi Arabia's basaltic rocks using recirculating water, converting 70% into solid carbonates.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Mar, 2026

Team uses recirculating water to inject CO2 into rocks, Pg13

Scientists successfully trap 131 tonnes of CO2 in Saudi Arabia's basaltic rocks using recirculating water, converting 70% into solid carbonates.

29 Mar, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Great Indian Bustard hatches in Gujarat after a decade, Pg11

Great Indian Bustard chick successfully hatches in Gujarat after decade-long conservation efforts using captive-bred egg from Rajasthan.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Mar, 2026

Great Indian Bustard hatches in Gujarat after a decade, Pg11

Great Indian Bustard chick successfully hatches in Gujarat after decade-long conservation efforts using captive-bred egg from Rajasthan.

29 Mar, 2026

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

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project faces resistance over displacement, environmental concerns, and lack of transparency, sparking protests and legal challenges from affected residents.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.

28 Mar, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Increase in India’s carbon emissions in 2025, Pg12

India's carbon emissions rise by 0.7% in 2025, marking the slowest increase in two decades due to clean energy adoption.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Increase in India’s carbon emissions in 2025, Pg12

India's carbon emissions rise by 0.7% in 2025, marking the slowest increase in two decades due to clean energy adoption.

27 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

27 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Mar, 2026

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

26 Mar, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Mar, 2026

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Oil exploitation and geopolitical conflicts severely degrade Persian Gulf's unique ecosystems, threatening marine life and regional stability, demanding urgent conservation.

26 Mar, 2026

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

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.

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

25 Mar, 2026

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates environmental CSR, shifting focus from charity to constitutional duty for ecological restoration and corporate accountability.

25 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

24 Mar, 2026

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hudsonian godwit population faces 95% decline due to climate change and habitat loss, prompting international conservation efforts under CMS.

24 Mar, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Mar, 2026

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran Tensions Subside, Easing Threat to Gulf Desalination Plants Vital for GCC Water Security Amidst Scant Rainfall.

24 Mar, 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 Disaster and Disaster Management

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

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 Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Mar, 2026

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

WMO report reveals record GHG levels causing Earth's energy imbalance, leading to continued warming even if emissions stop.

24 Mar, 2026

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

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

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

23 Mar, 2026

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

AgriPV poised to revolutionize Indian farming by integrating solar energy production with agriculture, boosting farmer incomes and promoting clean energy.

23 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Mar, 2026

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Delhi government collaborates with IIT-Madras to test 'smog-eating' coatings using titanium dioxide to combat air pollution.

23 Mar, 2026

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

Health Sector Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Mar, 2026

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

23 Mar, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Mar, 2026

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

22 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

22 Mar, 2026

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

22 Mar, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

We need a green exit from the urea trap, Pg8

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

Team uses recirculating water to inject CO2 into rocks, Pg13

Team uses recirculating water to inject CO2 into rocks, Pg13

Great Indian Bustard hatches in Gujarat after a decade, Pg11

Great Indian Bustard hatches in Gujarat after a decade, Pg11

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Anger on the banks of the Musi, Pg7

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

Increase in India’s carbon emissions in 2025, Pg12

Increase in India’s carbon emissions in 2025, Pg12

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

Energy Security, Pg12

Energy Security, Pg12

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

Impact of oil on Persian Gulf’s ecology, Pg2

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

The judicial push for environmental CSR, Pg7

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

Hope builds for nations to save bird that flies 30,000 km, PgII

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

US-Iran pause is a relief for Gulf desalination plants, water supply, Pg14

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

Surplus heat is new climate challenge, Pg10

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

How agriPV can turn India’s farms into dual-purpose powerhouses, PgII

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Govt ties up with IIT-Madras for study on 'smog-eating' coatings on roads, Pg7

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

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