Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Current Affairs for UPSC

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

7 Mar, 2026

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

7 Mar, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

6 Mar, 2026

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

India's rice export strategy needs a shift towards high-value basmati and GI-protected varieties for environmental and financial sustainability.

6 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Escalating climate crisis necessitates a fundamental renegotiation of international legal principles, including statehood criteria, maritime boundaries, and permanent sovereignty over natural resources, to address unprecedented risks like sea-level rise and climate-induced migration.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

5 Mar, 2026

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Escalating climate crisis necessitates a fundamental renegotiation of international legal principles, including statehood criteria, maritime boundaries, and permanent sovereignty over natural resources, to address unprecedented risks like sea-level rise and climate-induced migration.

5 Mar, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Mar, 2026

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Balancing faith and forests: Guidelines proposed for sustainable religious tourism in ecologically sensitive zones, ensuring conservation and community rights.

4 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

NGT penalizes MEIL for Chenab river pollution during Ratle project, orders restoration cost payment and biodiversity park development.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Mar, 2026

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

NGT penalizes MEIL for Chenab river pollution during Ratle project, orders restoration cost payment and biodiversity park development.

4 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Investigation reveals expertise gaps in NGT, raising concerns over impartial environmental governance and project clearances favoring developers, 2020-2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

4 Mar, 2026

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Investigation reveals expertise gaps in NGT, raising concerns over impartial environmental governance and project clearances favoring developers, 2020-2025.

4 Mar, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

Nine Botswana cheetahs bolster India's reintroduction efforts, raising the total population to 48 under Project Cheetah.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Mar, 2026

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

Nine Botswana cheetahs bolster India's reintroduction efforts, raising the total population to 48 under Project Cheetah.

1 Mar, 2026

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

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors, Pg13

India-EU trade deal's CBAM text disappoints, failing to recognize local accreditors, adding compliance burden for Indian exporters from January 2026.

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

1 Mar, 2026

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors, Pg13

India-EU trade deal's CBAM text disappoints, failing to recognize local accreditors, adding compliance burden for Indian exporters from January 2026.

1 Mar, 2026

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

Carmakers, CAQM at loggerheads on EV-only debate for Delhi NCR, Pg23

Carmakers clash with CAQM panel over Delhi-NCR's proposed EV-only registration policy by 2030, citing infrastructure and technology concerns.

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

28 Feb, 2026

Carmakers, CAQM at loggerheads on EV-only debate for Delhi NCR, Pg23

Carmakers clash with CAQM panel over Delhi-NCR's proposed EV-only registration policy by 2030, citing infrastructure and technology concerns.

28 Feb, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India set to get new batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana today, Pg13

India welcomes eight cheetahs from Botswana, boosting re-introduction efforts at Kuno National Park, aiming for a population of 50.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Feb, 2026

India set to get new batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana today, Pg13

India welcomes eight cheetahs from Botswana, boosting re-introduction efforts at Kuno National Park, aiming for a population of 50.

28 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Feb, 2026

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

AI revolution transforms Indian IT sector: Job roles evolve, revenue per engineer rises, and reskilling becomes crucial for workforce.

27 Feb, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Feb, 2026

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre tells SC: No prior nod needed for PMAY-G houses on forest land if individual rights recognised under FRA, 2006.

27 Feb, 2026

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

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

India advances Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on industrial decarbonization.

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

26 Feb, 2026

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

India advances Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, focusing on industrial decarbonization.

26 Feb, 2026

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

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

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

26 Feb, 2026

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

26 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

26 Feb, 2026

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

26 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

NGT shows pro-industry tilt, favouring developers in 80% of cases related to environmental clearances between 2020-25, raising concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

26 Feb, 2026

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

NGT shows pro-industry tilt, favouring developers in 80% of cases related to environmental clearances between 2020-25, raising concerns.

26 Feb, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

Elephant attacks surge across central India due to habitat loss, mining, and climate change, intensifying human-wildlife conflict.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Feb, 2026

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

Elephant attacks surge across central India due to habitat loss, mining, and climate change, intensifying human-wildlife conflict.

25 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Feb, 2026

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

24 Feb, 2026

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

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India's Green Ammonia Auction sets global benchmark with prices 40-50% lower than EU, boosting clean energy transition.

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

24 Feb, 2026

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India's Green Ammonia Auction sets global benchmark with prices 40-50% lower than EU, boosting clean energy transition.

24 Feb, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Prime Minister launches full Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Pg11

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Delhi-NCR region, boosting economic activity.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Feb, 2026

Prime Minister launches full Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Pg11

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Delhi-NCR region, boosting economic activity.

23 Feb, 2026

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink, Pg9

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms, pg8

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Aligning religious tourism with ecology, Pg7

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

Contractor of Ratle project dumped muck in Chenab, NGT finds, Pg2

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Mind the expertise gap in NGT, Pg10

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

Nine Botswana cheetahs released into Kuno park, Pg8

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors, Pg13

India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors, Pg13

Carmakers, CAQM at loggerheads on EV-only debate for Delhi NCR, Pg23

Carmakers, CAQM at loggerheads on EV-only debate for Delhi NCR, Pg23

India set to get new batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana today, Pg13

India set to get new batch of eight cheetahs from Botswana today, Pg13

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?, Pg11

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

Centre in SC: Prior nod not required if individual forest rights recognised, Pg10

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

What are carbon capture and utilisation technologies?, Pg10

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

2020-25: In 4 of 5 appeals, green watchdog NGT rules in favour of developers to clear projects, Pg1

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

As forests shrink and herds grow, central India’s jumbo crisis is primed to spiral, Pg13

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

Prime Minister launches full Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Pg11

Prime Minister launches full Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, Pg11

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