Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Water bankruptcy calls for water accounting, Pg12
UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch, Pg8
EV boom triggers copper demand surge; supply crunch looms by 2026, threatening EV adoption and decarbonization goals.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
'Unified, data-driven approach essential to tackle pollution': CAQM launches study, Pg4
CAQM launches high-resolution emission mapping study for Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution with data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Faster warming, faster breeding: Climate change upends Antarctic penguins, Pg14
Antarctic penguins breed earlier due to warming temperatures, threatening krill-dependent species with extinction by century's end.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Capital misses NCAP's PM10 target, trails behind Noida, Pg3
Delhi lags behind Noida and Alwar in achieving NCAP's PM10 reduction targets, exposing air pollution disparities.
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
CAQM flags 'deficiencies' in implementation of GRAP measures in NCR, Pg3
CAQM reveals critical GRAP implementation failures in Delhi NCR, with up to 99.6% shortfall in key anti-pollution actions.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Rules to use funds collected from penalties under green laws notified, Pg2
Environment Ministry notifies rules for Environmental Protection Fund, allocating penalties from green law violations to environmental protection activities.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
MODI LAUNCHES KAZIRANGA PROJECT, Pg8
PM Modi accuses Congress of enabling infiltration in Assam, launches Kaziranga corridor project worth ₹6,950 crore.
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
'It's in India's interest to be an innovator in the green economy space, China is already winning', Pg16
Expert urges India to innovate in the green economy, highlighting China's dominance and the potential for economic growth.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
India pushes for easier access to EU's steel scrap, Pg3
India seeks EU steel scrap access in trade deal to counter CBAM's impact on metal exports and promote green steel.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Delhi AQI nears ‘severe’ range, GRAP IV returns, Pg5
Delhi-NCR reimplements GRAP IV as AQI hits 'severe' 428; schools switch to hybrid mode, construction halts, truck entry restricted.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
Decades-Old Toxic Waste Removed: A Historic Decision, Pg13
Madhya Pradesh government removes 337 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory after 40 years.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Expert panel sets norms for religious sites in sanctuaries, Pg12
Environment Ministry panel formulates guidelines for diverting forest land for religious structures within wildlife sanctuaries, addressing encroachment concerns and historical claims.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6
Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11
Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.
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